Position: Head of Primary – Geelong Lutheran College St John’s Newtown Campus (Prep - Year 6)
Location: Geelong Lutheran College St John’s Newtown, Greater Geelong Region
Start Date: January 2025 (or Term 2 2025 at the latest)
About Geelong Lutheran College:
Geelong Lutheran College is a two-campus community offering a nurturing Christian educational environment. The GLC St John’s Newtown Campus, established in 1962, educates 348 Primary students from Prep to Year 6. The Armstrong Creek campus, established in 2009, serves 1080 students from Prep to Year 12. Both campuses offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.
Position Overview:
The St John’s Newtown Campus seeks an experienced and inspiring Head of Primary to lead and support the Primary School community while fostering the College's Christian values, culture, and ethos. This role requires a dynamic individual capable of driving educational innovation, managing the Primary team, and supporting student welfare and pastoral care. The role is well supported by the Executive Principal (across both campuses), and supportive GLC St John’s leaders (Assistant Head of Primary, Director of Teaching and Learning. Inclusive Education Leader, Wellbeing Coordinator and Literacy and Numeracy Coordinators).
Key Responsibilities:
- An ability to clearly articulate a strong, personal Christian faith
- Lead and manage the Primary School (Prep - Year 6)
- Drive continuous improvement and educational innovation
- Oversee student welfare and pastoral care
- Collaborate with the Executive Principal and College Leadership Team on strategic initiatives
Selection Criteria:
Candidates must demonstrate:
- A personal Christian faith
- Proven experience in educational leadership within a Primary School setting
- Strong commitment to student welfare and staff wellbeing
- Attention to detail and have strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently while in support of the broader College policies and procedures
- Capacity for innovative thinking and continuous improvement
- A solution focused, collaborative perspective and approach
- Experience in the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program an advantage
Application Process:
Applications must include:
- Completion of the Academic Staff Application Form
- Cover Letter
- Current CV
- Document addressing the Key Selection Criteria
Closing Date:
Applications close at 9:00 am on Wednesday, 4 December 2024. Submit via email to: humanresources@glc.vic.edu.au
Commitment to Student Safety:
Geelong Lutheran College upholds the safety and wellbeing of all students as central to its mission.
