Deputy Principal

• Exhibit exemplary leadership in girls’ education
• Develop and create innovative practices to support learning
• Foster an integrated, holistic approach to education

The Position

Korowa Anglican Girls’ School seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, compassionate and resilient leader to the position of Deputy Principal.  The Deputy Principal is a critical senior leadership position with delegated responsibility for the oversight of the educational operations of the School including student wellbeing and discipline, staff performance, policies and procedures, student safety and emergency management procedures.

Reporting directly to the Principal, the Deputy Principal will be an active member of the Executive Leadership Team.  Working closely with the Principal, the Deputy will be the operational and strategic voice of the Senior School, including staff management and wellbeing, and school improvement. The Deputy Principal will motivate, encourage and inspire the development of a strong, effective and efficient academic team that operates ethically and with a clear focus on delivering outcomes for the School and students.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the independent school sector and demonstrate prior experience gained in a Girls’ school or co-educational environment. With first rate verbal and written communication skills, the appointee will have been exposed to operations at the executive level and exhibit sound and considered judgement across all school issues.  The appointee will be open to new ideas, demonstrate a genuine desire to develop innovative learning experiences for staff and students, and hold a commitment to the implementation of a holistic approach to wellbeing and curriculum.  A strong alignment with the School’s strategy and vision and commitment to the ongoing development of education for girls is essential.

The Organisation

A leader in girls’ education since 1890, Korowa is renowned for its academic excellence welcoming 3 and 4 year old girls and boys in the Early Learning Centre, and then specialising in an all-girls’ environment from Prep to Year 12.

With approximately 750 enrolments Korowa has a strong focus on the individual student and provides a caring and supportive community which inspires students to follow their passion. Korowa provides students with a full range of facilities to support learning and co-curricular activities.

For more information on the school visit: korowa.vic.edu.au

To apply – click on ‘APPLY NOW’ and using reference KORdep0723 address your cover letter and resume to Liz Jones and Larissa Langley, of Fisher Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.