AHS - Head of Junior School

www.maristc.act.edu.au

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

Appointment commencing Semester 2 2026 Executive Leadership Position

Contents 3

The College

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The Role

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Key Responsibilities

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Essential Criteria

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Employment Conditions

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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 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.

College Executive

Headmaster

Junior School Coordinating Group

Director of Business Services Deputy Headmaster

Junior School Staff

Assistant Head of School (6 positions) Mission and Identity

Studies

Learning and Teaching

Head of Learning and Teaching - Junior School

Wellbeing and Engagement

Head of Student Wellbeing Junior School

Assistant Head of Learning and Teaching - Junior School

Year 4 - 6 Teachers

Assistant Head of School - Junior School | Marist College Canberra

Staff and Community

Front Office

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

themselves and others to facilitate

families on their journey through the

reflection, improvement, innovation and

Junior School.

change 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, the Head of Learning

School classroom by engagement with

and Teaching – Junior School and the

teaching staff and pursuit of academic

Assistant Head of Learning and

strategies designed to lift standards

Teaching - Junior School, oversee the

and deepen learning.

College’s use of data as it relates to

In partnership with the AHS – Learning

the Junior School academic program

and Teaching, the Head of Learning

and ensure its use to improve the

and Teaching – Junior School, and the

College’s response to the learning

Assistant Head of Learning and

needs of boys.

Teaching - Junior School, work closely

Administer all areas of the Junior

with individual teachers and teacher

School’s academic program including

teams, offering constructive feedback

staffing, resource allocation, reporting

and support to pursue deep learning,

and assessment procedures.

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 Deputy

developing processes and strategies

Headmaster in matters relating to

to implement the vision and strategic

student welfare, including liaising with

directions of the College.

the Assistant Head of School -

Network with external agencies, Marist

Wellbeing and Engagement, the Head

Schools Australia, Catholic Education

of Student Wellbeing - Junior School,

to promote and strengthen the

the College Junior School Counsellor

reputation of the Junior School and

and allied health agencies.

Marist College in the wider community

Work collaboratively with the Assistant

and to build leadership capacity.

Head of School - Staff and Community

Support the Head of Sport and

in matters relating to employment

Co-Curricular by leading the Junior

relations for staff in the Junior School;

School staff in supporting an active

the recruitment process; probation

and substantial 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 personal substantial participation in a co-curricular activity, and may include a small teaching load.

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Employment Conditions The Assistant Head of School - Junior School will be appointed on an ongoing basis, with the employment contract commencement date of Monday 20 July 2026. The Assistant Head of School Junior school will undertake a performance review in the role in the second year, and then every four years, unless otherwise directed by the Headmaster.

Terms and conditions for this appointment will be per the Teachers (Daramalan College, Marist College Canberra, and St Edmund’s College, Canberra) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025, with the salary at the rate of Assistant Principal.

The successful applicant will be expected to be prepared and ready to take up the appointment from the commencement of Semester 2, Monday 20 July 2026.

Assistant Head of School - Junior School | Marist College Canberra

Application Process External applications will be received through the ‘Apply’ link on the College website, and require completion of personal details, application questions and the upload of a cover letter outlining your skills and experience, resume and WWVP card.

Applications from current staff should contain a cover letter outlining your skills and experience, and be emailed to hr@mcc.act.edu.au.

Applications should be addressed to the College Headmaster, Mr Matthew Hutchison and be received by 12pm Friday 24 April, 2026.

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