27. Head of Primary School: Cambridge

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.

• 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.

The successful candidate will start on 01 January 2026.

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