The Board of Trustees is looking to appoint a head of primary to start in term 1, 2021 but this can be negotiated.

Our head of primary will:

• Be committed to the special character of our school
• Join our strategic journey to continue being an innovative, Christ centred learning environment
• Be a great communicator in a wide variety of settings and with a wide range of ages
• Have high expectations of staff and students, and empower them to reach their potential
• Have an understanding and empathetic approach when dealing with young people, staff and parents
• Be able to connect with a wide variety of cultures
• Be friendly, fun, approachable and have a sense of humour
• Be focused on relationships, people and what really matters.

You will be surrounded by a dedicated team who are passionate about our students, each other and our school community.

To find out more about Christchurch Adventist School visit their website at: www.cas.school.nz

The successful applicant is willing and able to take part in religious instruction appropriate to the special Seventh-day Adventist character of the school is a condition of appointment.

• Must be a SDA. (*Tagged position criteria)
• Leadership experience (please state your leadership experiences)
• Registered Teacher
• Teaching experience (K-7)
• Sound understanding of Curriculum

Australian / New Zealand resident (or is in the process of completing residency status)

Please send your CV, and direct enquiries to: Evan Ellis, Principal at: principal@cas.school.nz

Located 24km south of the Adelaide CBD, the school has an enrolment of approximately 790 and provides a family atmosphere where students have close and supportive contact with their teachers and peers. Students are provided with an education that is personal, nurturing and targeted towards developing their individual abilities.

Our pastoral care program focuses upon student wellbeing and the adoption of values that will prepare them for life beyond school.  This goal is supported through Bible­ based worship, developing loving relationships and practical concern for others and providing opportunities for students to provide responsible and Christ-­centred leadership in the community.

For more information about the school please visit the website at: https://prescottcollegesouthern.com.au/

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• a personal faith and commitment to Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to the Seventh-day Adventist Church
• excellent communication, engagement and mentoring capabilities
• a vision for teaching and learning within a vibrant and differentiated educational environment
• warmth, integrity, energy and the passion required to engage with and inspire both the school community and the wider external partnerships with whom the school collaborates

Applicants will:

• have an appropriate tertiary education degree
• have had previous senior leadership experience in a school
• be eligible to be registered with the Teacher Registration Board of South Australia

The Board of Directors invites application from appropriately qualified and experienced individuals to send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, professional and faith references to the Director of Education, Steve Cowley at stevecowley@adventist.org.au.

Your cover letter should address the Role Description and Application Requirements through the lens of the AITSL Profile of Leadership attributes (https://www.aitsl.edu.au/lead-develop/understand-the-principal-standard/leadership-profiles) that you would bring to the role:

• vision and values
• knowledge and understanding
• personal qualities, social and interpersonal skills

Also, include a statement of your practical experience regarding two of the following criteria:

• leading teaching and learning
• developing self and others
• leading improvement, innovation and change
• leading and managing a diverse team
• engaging and working with the community