Employment

Benalla Christian School is a small, yet supportive community in North East Regional Victoria.  It is well-equipped with excellent facilities, and is looking forward with an active and bright future.

 

BCS is seeking an experienced teacher/leader to deliver Christian Education across the primary year levels and to lead the school forward into the future. 

 

Part of Christian Educational National Ltd., BCS endeavors to faithfully provide education honouring to God, supportive of the Christian home and family, while meeting the required Victorian Essential Learning Standards.

 

Applicants must have full registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching, and be willing
to start prior to the 2010 school year.  Preferences may be given to availability to commence
Term IV, 2009.

 

Applications to include personal C.V. and a brief explanation of how Christian Education
might be delivered at BCS.

 

To be received by the Secretary, Benalla Christian School,

P.O. Box 590,

Benalla, 3671.

 

For further inquiries please telephone (03) 5762 4476,

or email: admin@bcs.vic.edu.au

 

 

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Head Teacher / Leader

Our Vision Statement.

Learning For Life

- Life Equipped (Proverbs 4:13)

- Life Abundant (John 10:10)

- Life Eternal (John 17:3)

 

 

Preamble

1. Benalla Regional Association for Christian Education Ltd. is a member of Christian Educational National and operates Benalla Christian School. The Association’s educational objectives are encapsulated in the school’s Educational Creed (which seeks to describe a biblical world-view underlying Christian teaching and living), and the more specific, School Mission and Vision Statements.

2. The heart of employment arrangements is to establish a dynamic, Christ centred and mutually supportive framework between the Head Teacher and the School (through its appropriate leadership personnel) to assist in the ongoing establishment and furtherance of Benalla Christian School’s mission and vision statements.

3. The relationship between the School (through its appropriate leadership personnel) and the Head Teacher shall be characterised by love, humility and service as taught in the Scriptures. Both share a common mission and a confidence that each will act in the best interests of the other in order that God’s Kingdom may be advanced.

4. Employment arrangements between the Association and the Head Teacher presupposes a biblical view of all offices which allows every person, by virtue of being a representative of God, holds one or more offices to serve the lord, and for which special competence has been given by the Lord. All such offices acknowledge and appropriate God given authority, which is also recognised, respected and upheld by the school community. These arrangements also presuppose that such arrangements between Christians shall reflect the commitment to one another’s welfare, sense of justice and desire to encourage one another as is taught in the Scriptures. These arrangements are between brothers and sisters in Christ, who recognize the gifts and roles of one another, and who desire that these gifts and roles can be exercised confidently and effectively for the benefit of the whole community.

 

 

Primary Task

The Head Teacher:

· will serve as a ministry under the Lordship of Christ, faithfully executing the responsibilities detailed in this description.

· should understand the School’s aims and direction and serve within the authority of the Head Teacher’s office to assist in the realisation of these aims and direction.

 

 

 

Summarised Job Description

1. Reporting to and keeping the Board well and appropriately informed.

2. The spiritual and educational leadership of the school.

3. Fulltime teaching responsibility across the P – 6 year levels.

4. Overseeing all staff and student matters.

 

 


JOB DESCRIPTION

Head Teacher / Leader 

 

 

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Responsible for:

Tasks include

The Head Teacher shall

Spiritual Leadership

 

 

1. ensure the Biblical direction and Christ-centredness of the school’s program.

2. maintain the distinctive character and good standing of the school by:
(a) setting priorities for the staff; (b) addressing those issues which represent a challenge to the objectives of the school; (c) actively engage in reading and discussions that may assist in the development of new ideas and in the enrichment of existing practices.

3. set a Christian tone that reflects a loving and caring environment.

 

Educational Leadership
(Broad)

 

1. function as the chief educational executive of the School.

2. in conjunction with the Board, define and refine the goals, purpose and mission of the school.

3. establish and ensure the maintenance of appropriate lines of communication throughout the school community.

4. facilitate the resolving of conflicts and problems requiring educational judgements.

5. lead the staff and students.

6. ensure that the high ‘parent participation’ character of the school is supported and actively encouraged and facilitated across the school’s programs.

 

 

Educational Leadership (Specific)

 

1. have fulltime teaching responsibilities across the Prep – Six year levels of the school.

2. be involved in the development and delivery of curriculum for P – 6 year levels.

3. structure and manage the school’s timetable, providing appropriate time release for self.

 

Relationship with the Board & Association

 

 

1. work within the ‘Board-governed, Executive-effected’ model of school governance (i.e. the Board governs and directs policy while the Head Teacher / Leader directs the ‘day-to-day’ running of the school).

2. implement the policies as directed and approved by the Board.

3. report to, and communicate with, the Board mostly via attendance at Board meetings. Between Board meetings, when appropriate keep the Board informed via email and executive contact. Inform the Board of progress on initiatives taken and significant developments within the school.

4. prepare written reports for the Board, as specified in the Corporate Governance Document.

5. refer to the Board any serious problem which cannot be satisfactorily resolved.

6. maintain a close and productive working relationship with the members of the Board.

7. feel confident to approach the Board with any matter at any time.

8. take an active role in Association Meetings as directed by the Board.

 

Parents and Community Development

 

1. facilitate and encourage productive parent involvement in as many school activities as possible.

2. promote the vision and work of the school in the community.

3. facilitate good communications for the school through such means as: Taking part in meetings which may have a bearing on the management and good name of the school. Representing the school at public meetings that may be beneficial to the promotion of the school. Contribute articles/ statements of an instructional/ promotional nature for school newsletter, magazine, etc.

 

 

 

 

  

Government Reporting, Statutory Compliance, networking and communication.

 

1. keep informed of Government regulations, policies and correspondence.

2. ensure that the requirements of relevant authorities are complied with as required.

3. establish and maintain sound public relations and communications with - Christian Educational National (CEN), AISV and similar organisations; and Government, community and education organisations/ institutions.

4. negotiate with appropriate government authorities and other educational groups, and provide input as appropriate.

5. maintain communications on behalf of the school with the Victorian Registrations & Qualifications Authority (VRQA).

6. administer annual returns and 6-yearly VRQA Reviews.

7. administer all other annual State and Federal data returns.

8. represent the school at official functions at other schools and in the wider community.

9. attend CEN, AACS and AISV meetings and conferences as appropriate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curriculum

 

        1. oversee the curriculum development and documentation program.

2. along with a Curriculum Development Coordinator, establish the priorities, goals and guidelines for the writing, implementation, evaluation and revision of curriculum.

3. lead an audit of curriculum documentation and administer the documentation of the curriculum.

 

 

 

 

Student Enrolment

 

1. oversee the development and implementation of procedures for new enrolments.

2. be responsible for all enrolment decisions. Consult with Board when stepping outside normal guidelines.

3. oversee the enrolment process from initial interview through to induction and ‘settling in’.

 

Student Reporting

 

1. ensure the evaluation of student performance and progress is appropriately communicated to parents.

2. oversee the development, implementation and review of suitable assessment procedures.

3. oversee the student reporting system.

 

Student Matters & Welfare

 

 

1. keep informed of student needs and progress.

2. be available to assist and support the management of some aspects of student welfare when requested by other leaders and staff. This might involve some of the following: - providing discipline and support when required; assist in developing programs for children with particular problems; liaising with parents concerning their children’s welfare.

3. manage student behaviour matters as called for.

4. ensure that parents are involved wherever possible in matters of student discipline and welfare.

5. refer to the discipline policy when it comes to suspension and expulsion matters.

 

 

Personal Growth and Review

 

1. continually develop and clarify understanding of the nature and purpose of Christian Education.

2. develop a personal PD plan .

3. attend professional conferences, meetings, seminars and courses on a regular basis. Participate in the CEN Developing Leaders Conference.

4. read professional literature.

5. visit other schools and educational institutions as appropriate.

6. nurture all aspects of personal well-being.