At Ivanhoe we focus on collaboration, innovation and the ability to foster creativity, independent thinking and deep learning through a variety of pedagogical approaches. Our goal is to provide students with the tools and opportunities to develop their academic capacity and to grow as young people of character.

Ivanhoe Grammar School seeks to employ people of character and we are committed to providing our staff with genuine opportunities for career growth and progression in their field of work.

About the Role
We are excited to welcome applications for this senior leadership role in Primary Years learning at Ivanhoe Grammar School's Buckley House. Working with the Head of Buckley House and senior leaders you will support the delivery of our learning and wellbeing programs and the operations of the Buckley House Campus (Early Years to Year 6). The successful applicant will commence in this role from the start of Term 2 2025 or earlier dependant on the preferred candidates' existing commitments. This is a 5-year tenured position.

Your Everyday

Working in collaboration with the Head of Buckley House and pedagogical and wellbeing leaders, the successful candidate will:

• Will work with all staff at Buckley House providing direction and ensuring the development and implementation of the highest quality programs
• be supported by a One-School approach to drive Ivanhoe Grammar’s vision and direction for Primary Years learning 
• be a role model for inspiring and fostering a love and appreciation of learning 
• use an evidence-based approach to inform academic and wellbeing teaching and learning practices, creating relevant and authentic learning experiences
• demonstrate excellence and adopt a proactive, innovative approach to adapting instruction and lessons based on individual student needs

About You

• Current Full Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
• relevant Post-Graduate studies (or working towards a further qualification)
• suitably qualified and experienced in leading curriculum design and student wellbeing program development and implementation
• experience in working with and responding to acute and longer-term student wellbeing needs
• evidence of quality teaching i.e. improving student learning outcomes
• expert knowledge of child safety protocols and compliance requirements.
• personal resilience in managing multiple demands and timelines.

A Career with Us

• professional development through personalised growth coaching for improved impact
• fantastic opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school
• collaborative and compassionate team environment
• access to confidential, independent EAP for support
• access of our Sports and Aquatic Centre, including gym
• reserved parking

Want to find out more?

This could be your perfect fit. The next move is yours to make.

Further information can be found by visiting the Ivanhoe Grammar School Careers page, or by viewing the position description - Click Here. For a confidential discussion please contact People and Culture via employment@ivanhoe.com.au.

Applications will close 17 January 2025 at 5pm. 

Ivanhoe Grammar School values student safety, including child safety. All staff are required to adhere to the School's policies and teachers are required to have a working knowledge and understanding of the Student Wellbeing Policy, the Health and Safety Policy, the Child Safety Code of Conduct and the Respectful Workplace Behaviour Policy. The successful applicant must hold a valid Working with Children Check Card or VIT registration. Recruitment and appointment of new employees is undertaken following completion of a formal application, interview and all relevant and satisfactory checks in accordance with Ivanhoe Grammar School's policies and procedures.