Head of Student Services (Junior School)

About the School

Hunter Valley Grammar School is an independent, non-selective, non-denominational, coeducational day school for students from Preschool – Year 12.  

Located two hours north of Sydney – at the gateway to the beautiful Hunter Valley – we are in one of the fastest growing regional centres in NSW. With a diverse range of employment and recreational activities, we enjoy an all-encompassing valley lifestyle with easy access to the mountains, vineyards, and beaches.

We are a values-rich learning community and we set high expectations for all students to fulfil their potential – inside and outside the classroom.

About the role

The Head of Student Services is responsible for overseeing the Educational Support program, the work of the Junior School Educational Assistants, and the implementation of best-practice adjustments and modifications for students. The Head of Student Services will oversee the smooth transition for students with complex learning profiles from the Preschool to the Junior School and from the Junior School to the Senior School.

This role is assigned significant release time from face-to-face activities, allowing for collaborative planning and the creation of relevant support resources.

About you

You are a teacher with a passion for inclusive practices and meeting the needs of student with diverse and complex learning profiles.

The successful applicant will have:

• The capacity to lead and serve mainstream teaching staff, upskilling as necessary and supporting whole-school practice;
• Proven leadership ability;
• Significant school experience, preferably within an independent school context;
• The ability to work co-operatively and collaboratively with teachers, parents, and students, including conflict-resolution skills;
• Postgraduate qualifications specifically relevant to the education of students with complex learning profiles is highly desirable but not essential.

Salary

The salary for this position aligns with the Independent Schools NSW (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021. 

How to apply

Enquiries regarding this position may be directed to Human Resources via email [email protected].

To apply for this role, you are required to submit your CV and  Cover Letter addressing the specific selection criteria to recruitment@hvgs.nsw.edu.au by 9.00am Monday 18 July 2022.  

To learn more, visit our website at https://www.hvgs.nsw.edu.au/about/employment/