HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

Tyndale Group of Christian Schools; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyndale Group of Christian Schools in Salisbury East, SA, is seeking a Head of Junior School to provide strong Christian, educational and strategic leadership across the Junior School. The role oversees teaching, wellbeing, staff development and operational management.

Working with the Campus Principal and Executive Leadership Team, you will foster a culture of excellence, innovation and high expectations, build community partnerships and model servant leadership within a biblical worldview.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and educational leadership for the Junior School within a Christ-centred learning environment.
• Lead excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum development and student achievement.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and high academic standards.
• Promote student wellbeing, pastoral care and positive behaviour.
• Build and develop high-performing teams through staff recruitment, mentoring and professional development.
• Collaborate with the Campus Principal to deliver the School's vision, strategic goals and improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the effective operation and management of the Junior School, including budgeting, compliance and resource management.
• Develop strong partnerships with students, families, staff and the wider community.
• Champion Christian education and promote the School's mission, values and reputation.
• Lead a safe, healthy and supportive learning and working environment.

Job description

Applications Close: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5pm

SUMMARY

The Head of Junior School is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strong Christian, educational and strategic leadership across the Junior School. The position oversees teaching and learning, student wellbeing and pastoral care, staff development, operational and financial management, compliance, and continuous school improvement. Working closely with the Campus Principal and Executive Leadership Team, the Head of Junior School is expected to build positive relationships with staff, students, families and the wider community, lead innovation and change, and foster a culture of high expectations and excellence. Central to the role is a sincere Christian faith and the ability to model servant leadership while integrating a biblical Christian worldview throughout the life, culture and educational programs of the School.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and educational leadership for the Junior School within a Christ-centred learning environment.
• Lead excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum development and student achievement.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and high academic standards.
• Promote student wellbeing, pastoral care and positive behaviour.
• Build and develop high-performing teams through staff recruitment, mentoring and professional development.
• Collaborate with the Campus Principal to deliver the School's vision, strategic goals and improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the effective operation and management of the Junior School, including budgeting, compliance and resource management.
• Develop strong partnerships with students, families, staff and the wider community.
• Champion Christian education and promote the School's mission, values and reputation.
• Lead a safe, healthy and supportive learning and working environment.

ABOUT TYNDALE GROUP OF CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS

Tyndale Christian School is a co-educational, independent, inter-denominational school. With locations in Salisbury East, Strathalbyn, Murray Bridge and Kadina catering for over 2,400 students. This position is based at the Salisbury East campus, located between the foothills and plains on an 11-hectare property approximately 20 km north of the city. We offer exceptional facilities and programmes to our students across three sub schools (junior, middle and senior) as they experience their personal journey as Tyndalians.

Our Schools are intentional about providing an excellent, inclusive, Christian education for the holistic development of each student, preparing them to move into life beyond school as they serve God and His world. Our Christian community actively encourages every person to belong rather than attend, to become a part of the family.

Applications Close: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5:00 pm