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Head of Primary School

Horizon Christian School (see more jobs from this school)

BALAKLAVA, SA

Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 8 September 2025

The role of teaching at Horizon Christian School is considered to be a calling in the Christian-missional sense of the word. Horizon Christian School teachers desire to develop the whole child in a caring, nurturing environment in the knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Position to commence in 2026.  The Head of Primary School Balaklava is an integral member of Horizon Christian School’s Senior Leadership Team and is responsible to the Principal for the leadership, organisation and management of the Primary School at Balaklava. The Head of Primary School is required to lead teams, consult widely and also make decisive decisions. A purposeful focus and drive is essential to lead the Primary School to plan, implement and review programs, opportunities and initiatives that support continued whole school improvement.  The Head of Primary School will model professional, courteous and Christian leadership, underscored by a high degree of effective judgement, initiative, emotional intelligence and confidentiality. The key responsibilities may be modified from time to time to ensure the Primary School is agile, adaptable and responsive to contemporary educational agendas and initiatives pertinent to Horizon Christian School.

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Application Instructions

Applications should include: <ol> <li> Cover Letter (1-2 pages discussing your teaching philosophy, ambitions and suitability)  </li> <li>Current resume, which must include:</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Your relevant degrees and tertiary qualifications (with major and minor fields of study)</li> <li>Relevant further Education courses undertaken (including Christian study)</li> <li>Relevant employment experience you have had</li> <li>If you are currently studying.</li> <li>Teacher’s Registration Certificate</li> <li>Teaching experience including subjects and year levels taught</li> <li>Current Child Safe Environments documents: <ul> <li>Working with Children Check</li> <li>Responding to Abuse and Neglect (RAN)Training Certificate</li> <li>First Aid training (optional).</li> </ul></li> <li>Other relevant documents where appropriate</li> </ul>   3. Teaching Staff Application Form (attached) Please complete and email Application form to: <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:kbickle@horizon.sa.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Primary%20School%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>kbickle@horizon.sa.edu.au</a>?subject=Head%20of%20Primary%20School%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:kbickle@horizon.sa.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Primary%20School%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">kbickle@horizon.sa.edu.au</a>  or contact the school.