Head of Innovation (K-6)

Emanuel School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Level 1 Allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Emanuel School, located in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, seeks a Head of Innovation (K-6) for a full-time, permanent appointment from Term 1, 2027. The role focuses on embedding digital technology, real-world problem solving, and innovative thinking across the Primary curriculum.

The successful candidate will lead the Imaginarium makerspace and create exciting extra-curricular opportunities for students. The school is an independent, co-educational Jewish day school, committed to excellence in

Qualifications

• Experience in educational leadership or school administration.
• Ability to lead across multiple year levels and collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Innovation Curriculum across K-6 in the Primary School.
• Develop computational and innovative thinking in students.
• Create inspiring extracurricular opportunities to foster creativity.

Job description

We are seeking a Head of Innovation (K-6) to join our Primary team. This full time, permanent position is available from Term 1, 2027 and attracts a Leadership Level 1 Allowance.

Emanuel School is looking for an outstanding educator who will lead the process of bringing innovation to our Primary School learners. Through the lens of real-world problem finding and solving, this energetic and highly creative educator will reinforce the design process, develop computational and innovative thinking in our students and will embed digital technology skills across the curriculum.

This is an exciting opportunity that does not come around every day.

This is a well-established leadership role which has made a significant difference to our School and the education of our students. The successful candidate will be able to continue our current, exciting programs as well as having the opportunity to create vision and further innovate.

From within and beyond our purpose built, makerspace (our Imaginarium), you will work with our talented team of teachers across all stages in order to deliver the Innovation Curriculum as well as creating inspiring extra-curricular opportunities to teach our students to be innovative and creative thinkers who work to solve real problems.

Emanuel is an independent, co-educational, Jewish day school from Pre-school to Year 12, situated in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.

We are a Jewish School, though you do not need to be Jewish to join our team.

Emanuel School is committed to providing co-educational excellence in a Pre-school to Year 12 continuum. We value the individuality of all students and encourage the development of their special interests and talents. Our objective is to extend our students to the best of their ability, and to foster a love of learning, a strong sense of community and a pride in their Jewish heritage.

Emanuel School is small enough to provide an individual, nurturing environment and large enough to provide a wide range of subjects and opportunities for our students. Emanuel School is a dynamic learning community within an intimate learning environment delivering strong academic outcomes.

You can learn more about Emanuel School via our website www.emanuelschool.nsw.edu.au

We know that you are not just looking for a job, but a place to grow, develop and shine. We also know that while do we offer a salary above the Multi-Enterprise Agreement level, you’re looking for more than just money.

We also know that your work:life balance is important to you. At Emanuel, not only do teachers (0.8FTE and above) have weekly ‘Do Not Disturb’ periods, they also won’t be asked to participate in weekend sport.

When you join our team, you can also expect:

• professional development and leadership opportunities to help develop your mind, spirit and being.
• additional leave for Jewish High Holidays.
• a comprehensive staff wellbeing program, including access to the School's gym and weekly staff fitness sessions with a qualified trainer and optional annual flu shots.
• access to up to four confidential counselling sessions for yourself and immediate family each year via our EAP provider.
• time to get to know each other, with events and activities planned by our Social Committee.
• where applicable, discounted school fees to staff who have children enrolled at our School.

Emanuel School is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage people from all religions and backgrounds to join our team.

Applications close, Friday 20 November 2026 at 8:00am.

Emanuel seeks to be a child safe school

Emanuel School is committed to promoting the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of our students as our paramount priority. We seek to maintain a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety, promoting student voice and agency.

Emanuel School has zero tolerance for child abuse and has established systems and policies to protect children, while in the School’s care, from abuse and to promote physical, emotional, and cyber safety.The protection and wellbeing of students is the responsibility of all members of the Emanuel School community, and encompasses:

a duty of care to ensure that reasonable steps are taken to prevent harm to students which could reasonably have been foreseen

obligations under child protection legislation.

Emanuel School welcomes and celebrates diversity and remains committed to promoting the safety of every child.