Head of Senior School
- Provide strategic and operational management
- Drive student and staff engagement
- Foster a positive and respectful culture
The Position
Fintona Girls’ School seeks to appoint a Head of Senior School who demonstrates extensive experience in girls education with an understanding of the complexities associated with running the day-to-day operations of a Senior School. The Head of Senior School will be required to engage fully with the staff and community to lead the day to day running of the section.
Reporting to the Principal, the Head of Senior School will be a key member of the school leadership team to ensure the school continues to fulfill its aspirations as a leading independent school. Ongoing development of students through inspirational personal development and learning programmes are important for the school to ensure staff and students develop relationships that support the learning and growing process.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, innovative and a strong educational leader who can consider the future of education delivery whilst staying connected with contemporary practices to drive a culture of excellence. The appointee will demonstrate a strong ability to build relationships, have experience dealing with the dynamic nature of a school environment of this size, and be measured and composed in their approach. The appointee will demonstrate a clear sense of direction and purpose with a collaborative leadership style and the ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
The Organisation
Fintona is an independent, non-selective, non-denominational day school renowned for its distinct and challenging approach to academic excellence.
Fintona celebrates learning across a wealth of disciplines and encourages its students to move beyond their comfort zone to become fearless and adaptable leaders in their chosen field. The students are connected to their school community, have respect for self and others and are compassionate and principled.
Situated in Balwyn, the School caters for girls in Prep to Year 12 and offers a co-educational Early Learning Program.
To apply – please click on ‘APPLY NOW’ and using reference FGShss0123, address your cover letter and resume to Liam King of Fisher Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.