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Job Title


Assistant Head of Junior School


Company : Australian Christian College


Location : Calala, New South Wales


Created : 2025-10-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

OverviewAustralian Christian College (ACC) Singleton is a protestant non-denominational Christian education organisation. Its mission is to develop each student to be equipped spiritually, academically, socially and physically to flourish into their full potential and be a positive influence on the world around them.ACC is part of Christian Education Ministries, with 17 schools in 5 states, and is the largest non-government Distance Education provider in Australia. ACC Singleton (ACCS) is located in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, offering programs from Prep to Year 12. The College has experienced growth in student numbers and improvements in student learning results in recent years. During 2025, work will commence on a new 18-classroom building to accommodate growth from 420 to 600 students over the next 5 years. The College Principals and Board are committed to prioritising excellent teaching, positive culture and authentic relationships.About The RoleAustralian Christian College Singleton is in an exciting season of growth. With plans for a new state-of-the-art Junior School Building and expanding leadership structures, the school is growing. The Assistant Head of Junior School will support the Head of Junior School in maintaining a positive culture and excellent teaching practice as the College grows. ACC Singleton advocates teacher-led Direct Instruction within a knowledge-rich curriculum, and the successful applicant will support and enhance this approach to student learning.The Assistant Head Of Junior School will collaborate closely with the Head Of Junior School to lead in the following areas:Maintaining a positive behaviour culture through managing mid-level behaviour issues.Overseeing curriculum compliance and the implementation of new syllabi.Overseeing the Junior School Student Leadership program.Supporting the Head of Junior School in the organisation of key Junior School events.Managing weekly Junior School events such as student briefings and assemblies.The role will include a 0.6 teaching allocation. This full-time position will commence in January 2026.RequirementsAbout YouBe able to display the capacity to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes.Be able to receive feedback on your teaching and implement changes.Be supportive of an explicit instruction approach to teaching, based in a knowledge-rich curriculum.Be able to effectively plan for, collect and analyse educational data, then devise appropriate strategies and interventions to improve student outcomes.Be able to demonstrate excellent teaching as described by the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.Have an active Christian faith, suitable tertiary qualifications and NESA accreditation (or be eligible).Hold a current Employee Working with Children Check.BenefitsProfessional development, including in-house coaching.Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Salary sacrifice, including novated leasing.Be part of a faith community that shares regular devotions, worship and prayer.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEducation and TrainingIndustriesPrimary and Secondary EducationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Australian Christian College by 2x#J-18808-Ljbffr