About this job
FTE: 1.0
PERIOD: 5-year contracted POR, Ongoing teaching role, commencing January 2025
At Fintona, our exceptional teachers and staff create a world of active learning where each student has the opportunity to find their own version of extraordinary. We are renowned for a distinct and challenging approach to academic excellence that celebrates a love of learning across a wealth of disciplines, and for developing students who move beyond their comfort zone to become fearless and adaptable leaders in their chosen field.
With our current ELC Learning & Operations Leader taking on the role of Head of Junior Campus, the opportunity has arisen for an outstanding educator who inspires and instils learning for life in our youngest learners to commence as the new ELC Learning and Operations Leader. This role commences in Term 1, 2025 and will have operational oversight of our ELC consistently rated ‘exceeding’ since 2013 by the National Quality Standards.
As ‘Educational Leader’ for the ELC, this role
- establishes and maintains a learning environment which seeks to encourage our students’ lively curiosity and spirit of open-minded inquiry;
- maintains current teaching practices in accordance with best practice, government directives, our school ethos and the expectations of the community;
- working closely with our exceptional ELC Teachers and co-educators, leads the ongoing development and implementation of curriculum which is informed by the Reggio Emilia Approach and the Early Years Learning Frameworks;
- is responsible for the smooth daily operation of the ELC from both an administrative, operational and compliance perspective. This includes responding to day-to-day operational concerns, engaging with stakeholders for event organisation, effective rostering of staff and driving policy development; and
- leads by example as a teacher who inspires a love of learning, sates curious minds, and fosters learning that is life enhancing for the youngest members of our learning community.
This role is well suited to an outstanding teacher with:
- demonstrated organisational and educational leadership and a record of success in achieving agreed goals in collaboration with others;
- excellent organisational and self-management skills, including the capacity to prioritise, meet deadlines and manage time effectively;
- experience managing regulatory documentation and compliance to the highest of standards;
- the ability to manage others and work well in teams; and
- experience leading staff to ensure robust knowledge of regulatory obligations, compliance with such, and the ability to support their development as teachers of excellence in early childhood education
Employment benefits
In addition to working in a highly professional and collegiate environment, the successful applicant will receive:
- generous employment entitlements under our Enterprise Agreement
- access to an Employee Assistance Program;
- extensive learning and development opportunities;
- paid parental leave; and
- access to a vibrant and active social club.
Application information
Further information on this exciting opportunity and application process can be found at https://www.fintona.vic.edu.au/about/employment or by contacting Human Resources on 9830 1388.
Applications are to include a one page cover letter addressed to the Principal and a CV that includes three professional referees. Applications are to be emailed to principal@fintona.vic.edu.au. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Applications close 30 September 2024. Please note: the interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Fintona Girls’ School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of children. Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Response and Mandatory Reporting Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks and is required to provide a current VIT registration.