<p><span style="font-size: small;">Grace Lutheran College invites applicants who will contribute to our Christian ethos to lead the Middle School (young adolescents, Years 7 &ndash; 9), providing an optimal learning environment for students to develop their different gifts and maximise their academic progress for the benefit of themselves and others. <span style="font-size: small;">The Head of Middle School exercises leadership in providing firm and gracious pastoral care and management of staff and students in the Middle School with special attention to the needs of young adolescents.</span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Responsible to:</strong> Head of Campus/Deputy Principal</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Position type:</strong> Full-time, permanent position beginning 1 January 2018</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Anticipated Commencement Date:</strong> Wednesday 10 January 2018</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Qualifications, Certifications and Work-related Experience: </strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Demonstrated ability to lead in Christian witness, pastoral care, restorative practices and relationships management;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Familiarity with the Lutheran Education Restorative and Growing Deep frameworks and teaching and learning opportunities aligned to those frameworks;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Ability to operate within a Christian context;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Demonstrated ability to teach Year 7 &ndash; 9 students;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Understanding of youth and adolescent social and emotional needs;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Accredited teacher with Lutheran Education Australia, highly desirable</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Willingness to assist with service learning, student leadership, sporting and/or recreational activities;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Preference for experienced teachers and leaders.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Important: </strong>All positions vacant require the applicant to address (in writing) the Selection Criteria (stated on the Grace Lutheran College website) that are of particular relevance to the position advertised.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Closing Date: </strong>Close of business (5 pm EST), Monday 9 October 2017</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>How to apply:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Applicants are to submit their application in writing by email or hard copy. Include a brief curriculum vitae and contact details of two referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor, if possible), and a maximum two-page written response outlining your suitability for the role with reference to the Selection Criteria.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Address application to: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">The Principal</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Grace Lutheran College</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">PO Box 3181</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">CLONTARF DC QLD 4019</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">T: (07) 3203 0066 F: (07) 3897 2188</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">grace@glc.qld.edu.au</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Enquiries to:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">grace@glc.qld.edu.au</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.gracecollege.com.au/">www.gracecollege.com.au</a></span></p>