Acting AHS - Head of Junior School - Position Description 2026

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ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL Junior School (Head of Junior School)

Acting Appointment for Semester 1 2026 Executive Leadership Position Position Description

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The College

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The Role

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Key Responsibilities

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Essential Criteria

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Tenure and Renumeration

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Application Process

The College Marist College Canberra is a Congregational Catholic school for boys (Year 4-12) operating as part of ‘Marist Schools Australia’. It enjoys an excellent reputation for its pastoral care of students, academic studies, cultural and sport pursuits. The College is driven by staff who are committed to making a difference in the education of boys. As a Catholic school in the Marist tradition, we work in the spirit of our founder St. Marcellin Champagnat.

Acknowledgement Since 1968, Marist College has been a part of and had its footprints on the land of the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples. As a College, we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we stand.

We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship they have to this land and commit ourselves to the challenge of Closing the Gap and the ongoing journey of Reconciliation.

The Role The Assistant Head of School - Junior School (Head of Junior School) has a strong commitment to boys’ education and ensures quality teaching and learning is a focus of all staff and students. This role fosters an exceptional and thriving learning community and provides strategic leadership and motivation to a large and vibrant junior School community.

The Head of Junior School is accountable to the Headmaster for the day-to-day leadership, management and administration of the Junior School (approximately 460 students in Years 4 – 6, and 30 staff). The Head of Junior School is pivotal in leading and managing change, inspiring innovation and promoting excellence in all areas of educational practice in the Junior School, ensuring that a seamless (inclusive of Years 4 to 12) whole College community is articulated and supported.

The Head of Junior School is a dynamic member of the College Executive. They will work lead the Junior School Coordinating Group, leading and developing policies and strategies that integrate effective pastoral care, ongoing faith formation, curriculum innovation, academic engagement, excellent classroom practice and innovative approaches to learning and teaching. The Head of Junior School promotes pastoral care of students, staff and families ensuring a learning environment with a focus on the Catholic and Marist mission.

Assistant Head of School - Junior School | Marist College Canberra

Key Responsibilities 1) Lead and sustain an authentic

2) Inspire and build collaboration and

Catholic culture in the tradition of St.

solidarity; developing a vision for

Marcellin Champagnat and the Marist

leadership at Marist based on authentic

Association, inspiring others to commit

relationships, empowering members of

to a personal and shared mission.

the College community to realise their potential as exemplified in the person of

Be a person of faith, prayer and

Jesus.

reflection, a practicing Catholic, who articulates and promotes Catholic and

In collaboration with the Executive,

Marist Spirituality, and gives personal

encourage and enable staff to

witness to the Mission of the Church.

contribute to decision-making

Nourish, promote and strengthen the

processes and strategic directions of

Catholic ethos and Marist spirituality

the College.

among the school community by

Inspire, motivate and affirm staff, for

leading, supporting and participating in

example through support of their

the College’s prayer, sacramental, and

dealings with students and parents,

liturgical life.

regular visits to classrooms, interviews,

Model Marist Pedagogy and Marist

consultation, mentoring, goal setting,

Spirituality as an effective witness of

formal and informal meetings, and

the College vision.

being available.

In partnership with AHS Mission and

Communicate effectively with the

Identity, lead staff in a manner

parents, staff and students about the

consistent with the Marist pedagogy,

College’s vision, strategic directions

spirituality and tradition of the College,

and achievements, contributing to

building and fostering a sense of

Enews and other publications.

collaboration, high standards and

Develop sustainable and authentic

transparency.

partnerships with the College

Nurture and develop personal, spiritual,

community, responding to and

professional and leadership skills in

supporting all students, staff and

self and others to facilitate reflection,

families on their journey through the

improvement, innovation and change

Junior School.

and to meet Marist Schools Australia (MSA) Accreditation.

Be present at College functions when necessary and represent the Headmaster at these or other events as required.

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Assistant Head of School - Junior School | Marist College Canberra

Key Responsibilities 3) Impact and influence Academic Care

Lead an evidence-based approach to

in the College by building high

learning innovation especially as it

functioning teams; modelling,

relates to the integration of digital

stimulating and providing opportunities

learning technologies into the

for creative thinking, innovation and

academic curriculum.

best or next practice.

Oversee innovative teaching and learning practices, ensuring a diverse

Be a leader in boys’ education, both

and flexible curriculum which meets

pastoral and academic, ensuring well-

statutory requirements (ACARA and

being, behaviour and achievements

the Australian Curriculum) and

continually reflect College values.

maximises boys’ learning outcomes.

Prioritise the quality of teaching and

In partnership with the AHS – Learning

learning taking place in each Junior

and Teaching, and the Head of

School classroom by engagement with

Learning and Teaching – Junior

teaching staff and pursuit of academic

School oversee the College’s use of

strategies designed to lift standards

data as it relates to the Junior School

and deepen learning.

academic program and ensure its use

In partnership with the AHS – Learning

to improve the College’s response to

and Teaching, and the Head of

the learning needs of boys.

Learning and Teaching – Junior

Administer all areas of the Junior

School, work closely with individual

School’s academic program including

teachers and teacher teams, offering

staffing, resource allocation, reporting

constructive feedback and support to

and assessment procedures.

pursue deep learning, differentiation and understanding for each student in the Junior School, stressing the importance of aligning curriculum, instruction, assessment and reporting.

Demonstrate exemplary teaching practice including explicit instruction and data–informed differentiation in Literacy and Numeracy to meet a wide range of learning needs and achieve optimal outcomes for learners in the Junior School.

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Key Responsibilities 4) Articulate and lead a culture of

5) Lead, develop, implement and

evidence-based change and

evaluate structures, policies, processes

improvement, building capacity in staff

and systems to enable the College to

and students and ensuring effective

bring to life its vision and strategic

organisation, management and

directions and to continually imagine

administration of the College to

new realities.

support excellence.

Collaborate with the College Executive Lead and manage with authority issues

in the continued development,

and decisions effecting the Junior

execution and evaluation of Annual

School campus in consultation with the

Implementation Plans (AIPs) and

Headmaster and College Executive.

associated strategic projects

Oversee the efficient operation and

particularly as they relate to the Junior

administrative functions of the day to

School.

day activities in the Junior School.

Engage staff in the Junior School in

Work collaboratively with the Head of

developing processes and strategies

Senior School in matters relating to

to implement the vision and strategic

student welfare, including liaising with

directions of the College.

the College Junior School Counsellor

Network with external agencies, Marist

and allied health agencies.

Schools Australia, Catholic Education

Work collaboratively with the Assistant

to promote and strengthen the

Head of School - Staff and Community

reputation of the Junior School and

in matters relating to employment

Marist College in the wider community

relations for staff in the Junior School;

and to build leadership capacity.

the recruitment process; probation

Take an active interest and

reviews; resolution of disputes,

participation in the co-curricular life of

grievances or conflicts; performance

the College.

evaluation and contract renewal and professional learning opportunities.

Undertake other duties as directed by

Work collaboratively with the Director

the Headmaster.

of Business Services; establishing and managing the annual budget for capital expenditure and necessary works; risk assessment management; legal compliance; WHS regulations; and evacuation procedures.

Assistant Head of School - Junior School | Marist College Canberra

Essential Criteria

Applicants will need to demonstrate: A commitment to Catholic education, preferably in the Marist tradition and a willingness to contribute to the life of the College.

Accreditation to ‘Work, Teach, Lead’ in an MSA school, preferably with Accreditation E or be working towards it.

An active commitment to their local Catholic parish.

A College wide vision for learning and teaching with a capacity to motivate, enthuse and lead staff in fulfilling their duties and improve learning outcomes for all boys in the Junior School through the implementation of Explicit Instruction.

Exemplary innovative pedagogical skills, and an understanding and passion for boys’ education with an extensive knowledge of current learning theory and practice.

The ability to facilitate effective change and develop high quality policies and procedures to support initiatives.

Skills to lead and manage in a consultative and collaborative way and to demonstrate high-level interpersonal skills in communication, liaison and negotiation.

Effective management and organisational skills and administrative experience.

Other Requirements Applicants would have a minimum of ten years successful teaching experience and have significant leadership experience.

Applicants must provide the names of three referees, including their current Principal or supervisor.

The position involves a small teaching load and participation in the co-curricular life of the College.

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Length of Tenure and Remuneration The Assistant Head of School - Junior School will be appointed as an Acting position for Semester 1 2026.

The allowance for this position will be set at Assistant Principal – Teachers (Daramalan College, Marist College Canberra, and St Edmund’s College, Canberra) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.

The successful applicant will be expected to take up the appointment for the commencement of the 2026 academic year.

Assistant Head of School - Junior School | Marist College Canberra

Application Process This position is internally advertised and open to current teaching staff of the College. Applicants (current staff) should submit an application outlining their skills and experience addressed to the Headmaster, Mr Matthew Hutchison and sent to hr@mcc.act.edu.au.

Applications should be received by 5pm Friday 7 November 2025.

Enquiries regarding the duties and nature of the position, or progress of the selection process, should be directed to Assistant Head of School – Staff and Community, Mr Glenn Slater at hr@mcc.act.edu.au or by phoning the staff office on 02 62987262.

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Street Address: 27 Marr Street, Pearce ACT 2607 Postal Address: PO Box 727, Mawson ACT 2607 Phone: Senior School +61 2 6298 7200 Junior School +61 2 6298 7271 Website: https://www.maristc.act.edu.au Email: hr@mcc.act.edu.au