Head Of Junior School

Tyndale Christian School; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Head of Junior School at Tyndale Salisbury East is a senior leadership role commencing 18 January 2027. You will shape Christian education, oversee teaching, wellbeing, staff development and school operations, and partner with the Campus Principal to drive improvement and faithful contextual learning across the Junior School.

Based at Salisbury East, the role is 1.0 FTE and requires unyielding integrity, strategic vision and a commitment to servant leadership within a Christ-centred learning

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

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 6 November 2026

Tyndale Christian School is seeking a Head of Junior School at their Salisbury East campus. This permanent, full-time senior leadership position commences 18 January 2027.

HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

• Based at Salisbury East
• 1.0 FTE
• Commencing: 18 January 2027
• 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.

Affiliation: Christian Independent
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

1507 Students
120 TeachingStaff
128 Non-Teaching Staff

Multi Campus

Tyndale Christian School is a co-educational, independent, inter-denominational school. With locations in Salisbury East, Strathalbyn and Murray Bridge catering for over 2,000 students. Our School is 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.