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Deputy Head of Junior School - Term 1 2026 start

Kincoppal - Rose Bay (see more jobs from this school)


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Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 21 September 2025


We are inviting applications for a Full-Time Deputy Head of Junior School, commencing Term 1 2026.

<p>Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, founded in 1882, is a leading Catholic Independent Day and Boarding School located in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The School is co-educational ELC-6, and girls only 7-12.</p> <p>We are inviting applications for a <strong>Deputy Head of Junior School, commencing in Term 1, 2026.</strong> This position reports to the Head of Junior School and works alongside our current Deputy Head of Junior School. Working closely together and in the Junior School setting (ELC-6), one Deputy Head of Junior School will focus on Wellbeing and Operations (ELC-6), and the other will focus on Teaching and Learning (ELC-6). Areas of responsibility are flexible and will depend on the candidate's skill set.</p> <p>Collectively, the <strong>key responsibilities </strong>will include:</p> <ul> <li>Coordinating and overseeing Positive Education initiatives, administering wellbeing surveys, and developing new initiatives to address emerging needs</li> <li>Facilitating educationally researched wellbeing programs, providing coaching to staff, and supporting student progress within the school</li> <li>Leading daily operations, managing community events and other co-curricular offerings</li> <li>Providing ongoing feedback, modelling best practices, and team-teaching with teachers to embed shared practice</li> <li>Building strong and productive relationships with students, parents, and staff, including handling confidential matters with care</li> <li>Leading staff through data analysis, progress tracking, and data-driven decision-making</li> <li>Leading staff meetings and teaching teams in creating programs and assessments that reflect current educational research and best practices</li> <li>Managing and working alongside the Diverse Learning Team, Leaders of Learning, and the Religious Education Coordinator to support the curriculum development and the academic needs of each student</li> <li>Management of the Learning Management System and communication channels</li> <li>Proactively contribute to the mission and Goals of the Sacred Heart.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The ideal candidate:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Accredited with NESA to teach in NSW, and with previous extensive teaching experience</li> <li>Postgraduate qualifications in pedagogy, curriculum, educational leadership, or similar will be highly regarded</li> <li>Extensive experience and success in a similar leadership role&nbsp;</li> <li>Passion for and demonstrated commitment to leading excellence through balance</li> <li>Demonstrated ability in maintaining foundations, whilst implementing strategic and innovative change&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated capability in leading and inspiring people; creating a culture of high performance, and building capability</li> <li>Expert communicator&nbsp;across a variety of platforms, with demonstrated capability in developing and maintaining positive working relationships&nbsp;</li> <li>High-level organisational and administrative skills with proficiency in all standard IT platforms</li> <li>Current Working With Children Check</li> <li>Ability to model the five goals of Sacred Heart Education in interactions with students, staff, and parents.</li> </ul> <p>As <strong>Sacred Heart Educators,</strong> we are:</p> <ul> <li>Committed to the Sacred Heart Charism&nbsp;</li> <li>Optimistic, relational individuals who act with integrity and share their love of learning&nbsp;</li> <li>Reflective practitioners who strive for professional excellence&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>As Sacred Heart Educators, this is our commitment to our students and colleagues within our KRB community.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Amongst other employee benefits, Kincoppal – Rose Bay School offers:</strong></p> <ul> <li>competitive rates of pay that are above MEA rates&nbsp;</li> <li>17.5% leave loading</li> <li>a free staff shuttle service to and from&nbsp;Edgecliff station</li> <li>an array of culture-focused&nbsp;well-being and social initiatives e.g. Personal Training, Book Club, complimentary pool and gym access, financial advice, confidential and independent EAP, access to Fitness Passport&nbsp;</li> <li>flexibility in hours (subject to timetable)</li> <li>a fantastic daily menu of lunches for a nominal fee</li> <li>professional learning - an opportunity to tailor your learning to your needs&nbsp;</li> <li>an opportunity to discuss and act on your career aspirations&nbsp;</li> <li>discounted tuition fees for children of permanent employees</li> <li>an opportunity to align your personal and professional values with your workplace&nbsp;</li> <li>various salary sacrificing options, including novated leasing&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications must include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>One-page covering letter, specifying if you have a preference in Wellbeing and Operations or Teaching and Learning</li> <li>An updated CV.</li> </ul> <p><strong>To learn more about employee life at KRB, visit our page on&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/kincoppal-rose-bay" rel="nofollow"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;or our&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.krb.nsw.edu.au/about-us/our-people/employment/" rel="nofollow"><strong>website.</strong></a></p> <p>If you have the right qualifications and background for this opportunity, we invite you to apply for this role via <a href="https://www.seek.com.au/job/86906829?ref=hirer-jobs-list" rel="nofollow">Seek</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome expressions of interest from all suitably qualified candidates.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Good luck!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>In accordance with Child Protection legislation all people seeking child-related employment are required to complete a 'Working with Children' Check clearance prior to employment.&nbsp;Please see&nbsp;</i><a href="https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check" rel="nofollow"><i>https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check</i></a><i> &nbsp;for further information.</i></p>
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