33. Head of Primary School: Cambridge

Overview

Join Curro's leadership team and be a catalyst for change. We are seeking forward-thinking leaders to ensure our learners receive the best academics and grow into well-rounded individuals. Lead with us and prepare our learners for success!

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and/or skillsets:

• Ability to strive and achieve excellence in the academic, sport, culture, and service offerings at Cooper College.
• Must have at least the necessary B. Prim Ed qualification, an advantage for Honours degree and Higher.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership position and the ability to lead and nurture staff members.
• Innovative and forward thinking.
• Excellent management & leadership skills.
• Knowledge of Cambridge curriculum and delivery thereof.
• Current SACE registration.
• A clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include:

• Working together with the executive head and school leadership to ensure high standards of teaching and learning practice and processes.
• Actively assisting the executive head in ensuring good professional practice, standards, and quality of teaching and learning of subject/s in the school.
• Advising and contributing to curriculum development at school and system level.
• Coordinating the teaching and learning of the curriculum prescribed by the group.
• Develop and manage the annual budget across the primary school.
• Ensuring timely and adequate provision of textbooks, materials, and equipment required for effective teaching.
• Ensuring that the maintenance and upkeep of equipment related to learning is regularly carried out.
• Preparing specifications and budgets for the requirements of the subject specific teaching tools and equipment, including laboratory equipment.
• Mentoring other teachers in the subject/level of their specialty.
• Holding and leading regular departmental meetings and ensuring the keeping of minutes.
• Encouraging participation in group curriculum projects.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

Start Date

The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2026.

Equal Opportunity

Curro is an equal opportunity employer, and therefore preference will be given to EE candidates.

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