COLLEGE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION GUIDELINES Assistant Head of Senior School

COLLEGE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Applications are invited for the following position:
Assistant Head of Senior School
To commence at the beginning of 2015
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About Concordia College
Concordia College is situated in Highgate, an established eastern suburb of the city of Adelaide, South Australia. Set in a safe and
attractive environment, away from main roads, the College is five minutes’ drive from the city’s Central Business District.
Originally established in 1890 at Murtoa, Victoria, Concordia moved to its present Highgate site in 1905, operating under the South
Australian District Synod of the Lutheran Church of Australia. It has developed into a highly respected Christian co-educational
secondary college in Adelaide that operates as a member of the Lutheran Schools Association in SA/NT and WA
Concordia College works very closely with St John’s Lutheran School, Highgate. A single School Council has governance
responsibilities for both schools and Council subcommittees oversee Governance, Education, Property, Spiritual Life and Finance
at both schools. A memorandum of understanding with St John’s Lutheran Church Unley has been developed.
The College offers the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) in Years 7-10 and the South Australian
Certificate (SACE) and IB Diploma Programme in Years 11 and 12. The IB Primary Years Programme operates at St John’s
Lutheran School. All these curriculum frameworks promote student-centred learning and the development of independent learning
skills designed to equip young people with life-long qualities that extend beyond the classroom into the community. Many school
organised service activities support this process.
The ongoing development of Middle and Senior Schooling and the continuing exploration of new ways to use digital technologies in
support of student learning are important components of the Strategic Plan of the College. Since the beginning of the 2012 school
year, all students have had their own laptop. Current enrolment is approximately 860 students from Years 7 – 12.
Concordia College today is a thriving, dynamic, forward-looking community that learns and lives according to the College’s motto:
firm in principle, gentle in manner.
Please refer to the College website for further information about Concordia and the range of programs it offers.
Special conditions
Members of the Concordia College teaching staff are expected to actively support:
 The Christian ethos of the College
 The Pastoral Care Program
 The current curriculum frameworks
 The Extra-curricular Program
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Information about the position
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The Position Description and Duty Statement for this position can be accessed on the College website, www.concordia.sa.edu.au,
under ‘Latest News’ > ‘Employment’. More detailed information can be obtained by contacting the Principal or Mrs Harshini Elliott
(the Personal Assistant to the Directors of Staff and Student Learning) at the College on 8272 0444.
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Background information
Student well-being and engagement in learning are vitally important in the development of secondary school students. The
Assistant Head of Senior School will assist and work closely with the Head of Senior School to facilitate and implement practices
and procedures which support students in their learning and wider education and development. The Assistant Head of Senior
School will communicate a passion for education and demonstrate a deep understanding of Senior School students.
The personal attributes of the Assistant Head of Senior School will include strong interpersonal skills, empathy and collegiality.
Experience and knowledge of data collection and analysis will be a significant advantage in this role. An understanding of how
Senior School pedagogy impacts on a timetable would also be an advantage.
The position description specifies that the Assistant Head of Senior School will teach in the Senior School and work with a Home
Class in the Pastoral Care Program in the Senior School.
The appointment is offered for an initial tenure of three years commencing at the beginning of Term 1, 2015. Extension of tenure
may be granted subject to a satisfactory performance review.
Release time to fulfil the requirements of the position will be approximately 0.4 FTE.
Remuneration will be based on Band 1 plus 8 leadership points according to the Lutheran Schools SA Enterprise Agreement.
Application content
The Position Description and Duty Statement for the advertised vacancy and the Application Form is available on the College
website http://www.concordia.sa.edu.au and from Reception at Concordia College, on (08) 8272 0444. If there are any questions
about the position or the application process, please contact Reception, who can put you in touch with the appropriate person.
Applications should:
 Include a covering letter briefly outlining the applicant’s interest in undertaking the advertised position
 The application (no more than three pages) addressing:
o Supporting students in academic and personal development
o Developing positive student behaviours
o Personal qualities
o Vision for Senior School and how you would contribute to building it.
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Contain an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae -with listed qualifications, employment history, Professional Development and
further training and other relevant involvements or achievements.
Include a completed Concordia College Application Form (available from the College website or from Reception at the
College).
Provide the names and contact details of three referees, ideally one of whom is a Minister of Religion.
Mailing address
Applications should be addressed to:
Mr Lester Saegenschnitter
Principal
Concordia College
45 Cheltenham St
HIGHGATE SA 5063
Closing date for applications:
Applications be can posted, lodged in person or emailed to [email protected] and must reach Reception at
Concordia College, by 10.00am, Monday 27 October 2014.
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