Assistant Head of Junior School

Job Description: Assistant Head of Junior School

Position Status: Full Time/Ongoing

Commencing: Semester 2 2026

We are working with Darwin's Leading Independent Private School that offers a non-denominational, co-educational Preschool to Senior School high quality educational experience. The vision is to be identified as a world-class, parent-led school where parents, students and teachers work closely together in partnership to give children the highest quality education.

Position Objective

The Assistant Head of Junior School provides day to day support to the Head of Junior School in the management and operation of the Junior School. The role is focused on providing quality instructional leadership specific to curriculum, assessment and reporting practices. All responsibilities are carried out in

alignment with, and in active commitment to, the school’s values.

Position activities

Leadership

• Advocate for the school's strategic direction and goals, aligning the curriculum plan, and assessment

and reporting processes to the School Improvement Plan

• Support the Head of Junior School to provide leadership on learning and student wellbeing outcomes including proactively engaging with parents
• Report regularly to the Head of Junior School on performance and areas for continuous improvement

Teaching and Learning

• In partnership with the Head of Improvement and Innovation, lead initiatives within the school to evaluate and improve knowledge of content and teaching strategies and provide reporting on the effectiveness of the evidence-based teaching and learning programs

We look forward to hearing from you and sharing more about this position.

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