Head of Junior School

Launceston Christian School (TAS) is a single campus co-educational independent K – 12 school which provides a caring and stimulating environment for learning. The school is distinctively Christ-centred and is committed to providing effective spiritual, emotional, physical and academic support for all its students. LCS places a significant emphasis on the partnership between home and school creating a warm, supportive, informal culture in which strong relationships are built among students, staff and families.

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Junior School to join our team in January 2024. This is an important leadership role and forms an integral part of the school Leadership Team.

About the Role:
The Head of Junior School provides outstanding and impactful leadership, management and administration of the Junior School in accordance with the vision, values, mission and ethos of Launceston Christian School.
A full Position Description can be downloaded from our website: www.lcs.tas.edu.au/employment

What we offer:

• Salary range of $128,000 – $133,000 (includes annual leave loading)
• Minimum of 10 weeks combined annual and school holiday leave
• Mobile Phone and Laptop
• Reasonable relocation expenses for the successful applicant

The successful applicant will be:

• A committed Christian with an evident personal relationship with Jesus Christ, evidenced by regular attendance and engagement in a local church community. The expression of that faith will be consistent with LCS’s Statement of Faith.
• Able to apply Biblical perspectives to the day-to-day running of the school and to lead in a Christian manner. Show a passion and vision for the development of Christian Education in the school.
• A relational leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for building culture.
• Committed to building and sustaining academic excellence.
• A respected practitioner with appropriate academic qualifications, leadership experience, up-to-date knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy and an ongoing commitment to professional improvement. Registration with the Tasmanian Teacher’s Registration Board (TRB) is essential.
• A competent, professional manager in areas such as budgeting, staffing, planning and policy.

To find out more about the fabulous benefits of teaching in Tassie, visit https://www.teachingintassie.com.au

Application Closing Date: Friday 16th June 2023 however early applications are encouraged!
(The review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and LCS reserves the right to close the selection process at any time if the right candidate is found)

How to apply:
Application details can be downloaded from our website: www.lcs.tas.edu.au/employment
For further information, please contact our HR Coordinator, Liz Winter – [email protected]