Foundation Christian College is calling for Expressions of Interest from talented and experienced Christian educators for the position of Head of Primary. Click here to view a virtual tour of our beautiful grounds!Description: Foundation Christian College is a K to Year 12 school of over 700 students located in Mandurah, in the Peel region, 45 minutes south of Perth. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our vibrant and well-resourced Primary School (KYear 6) within a Christ-centred learning community. The Head of Primary will work as a key member of the College Leadership Team to shape and support the ongoing development of the Primary School, while building a culture of excellence in Christian education.Click herefor a Position Description.Foundation Christian College has a friendly and professional team of staff who contribute to a supportive, positive and inspiring work culture. The College is passionate about supporting every student to set and achieve their personal learning goals, encouraging them to reach their full potential through high-quality education and effective learning practices. Its pedagogy is driven by student learning and engagement, with a balanced approach to both teacher-directed and student-centred learning.Foundation Christian College is a member of Christian Education National (CEN), an Australia-wide group of 54 member associations representing over 80 schools, approximately 21,000 students and more than 2,000 teaching staff. These are schools where parents and teachers work in partnership to prepare children to serve God and their neighbours in the world, according to the gifts God has given them.Other benefits for teaching staff include:A relocation allowance or travel allowance is availableTeaching staff are provided a College maintained laptopWe offer paid maternity leave10 weeks LSL after 8 yearsSubsidised study costs towards Masters in Educational LeadershipCommencement:It is expected the successful candidate will commence inTerm 3, 2025.SELECTION CRITERIAQualifications & Experience:Relevant Tertiary Qualifications as aPrimaryTeacher including experience with the WA & Australian Curriculum or a similarPrimarySchool Curriculum.All applicants must be registered to teach in Western Australia with the TRBWA (Teacher Registration Board), have a current Federal Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.Experience in Primary Leadership or equivalent ispreferred.Essential Characteristics & Attributes:The applicant should be able to demonstrate in their expression of interest that he or she is:A committed follower of Jesus Christ.A passionate and visionary leader with a heart for Christian Education.Committed to fostering academic excellence and contemporary, evidence-based teaching practice.An experienced and successful leader in a primary school setting.A relational and collaborative leader with strong team-building and mentoring skills.A culture builder who fosters strong connections with students, staff, and the wider community.A competent and organised professional, able to manage curriculum, staffing, planning and operational processes within the Primary School.Applications:Please send anExpression of Interest including a resume, reflections on the demonstrated requirements as noted above, a completed FCC Application Form (click here), and the names of three referees (two professional, one pastoral) to the Principal atrecruitment@fcc.wa.edu.auApplications due: Wednesday 18 June at 4:00pmFurther information about the College can be accessed on theCollege website. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Head of Primary