Junior Sub-School

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It is imperative that this Job Description be read alongside the Eltham High School Educational Leadership Role Description.

INTRODUCTION:

The Junior Sub-School Team and Transition Leader will be part of a dynamic team of people with major responsibilities across a range of areas of the School¿s ongoing development. Primarily, the Junior Sub-School Team and Transition Leader will have leadership responsibilities in the enhancement of a sub-school culture aligned with the Eltham High School Principles of Teaching and Learning, Core Values and the Deeds that Count. Furthermore, the successful candidate will have leadership responsibilities in the implementation, review and enhancement of the school¿s Transition strategy and processes.

The Junior Sub-School Team and Transition Leader will be accountable to and report to the Assistant Principal (Empowering Students and Building School Pride) and ultimately to the Principal.

The Junior Sub-School Team and Transition Leader will lead the Sub-School Team and manage its work.  The team is responsible for:

• effective monitoring and reporting the progress of specific year levels, groups and individual students
• developing proactive strategies to support student attendance
• maintaining clear and open communication with parents, support personnel and where appropriate external agencies
• providing key support in student welfare
• promoting student involvement in co-curricular activities
• acknowledging and promoting student achievement both within and outside of school
• enhancing the involvement of parents in their children¿s education
• attracting the involvement of both the local and wider communities in the school.

The Junior Sub-School Team and Transition Leader will exercise judgement and initiative in the resolution of problems identified or referred by staff in order to ensure that policies and procedures are followed and standards maintained.  This would be exercised within the broad policy of the school and under the broad supervision of the Assistant Principal (Empowering Students and Building School Pride).

In collaboration with other members of the School Leadership team, the Junior Sub-School Team Leader will develop and manage a strategic plan, designed to cater for the needs of junior school students, their parents, our community and the school, consistent with the school¿s purpose, values and beliefs.

In addition to meeting the professional standards of a Lead Teacher (as outlined through AITSL) the following areas of responsibility apply to this position. 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

The Junior Sub-School Team and Transition Leader will:

• work with members of the junior sub-school team in enhancing current programs and identifying and developing new programs which reflect the needs and values of the school community and, in particular, the needs of students in the sub-school.
• provide leadership, direction and support to the junior sub-school team, incorporating the negotiation of specific roles and duties for each team member.
• lead the sub-school team in overseeing the implementation of School policies in relation to learning and student engagement.
• work closely with the Assistant Principals, the Leadership Team, KLA Co-ordinators and teachers on the development of curriculum and pedagogy in support of student learning and engagement.
• take part in the running of school tours for prospective Year 7 students and parents/guardians in collaboration with the Assistant Principals
• act as the key contact person for prospective Year 7 students and their parents/guardians in supporting transition into high school.
• act as the key contact person for liaison with the primary schools ¿ ensuring that comprehensive transition data is collected, synthesised and shared with relevant staff.
• identify and plan for the smooth transition of students with additional needs in conjunction with the Head of Additional Needs, the High Ability Program Co-ordinator, Literacy and Numeracy support staff and the Curriculum and Data Leader.
• review and manage all applications for prospective Year 7 enrolments and when appropriate refer matters to the Principal.
• implement the transition process, including but not limited to such responsibilities as:  
• the organisation and running of the school¿s Information Day/Open Day; ensuring that information material/packages are prepared in a timely fashion and in line with the expectations of the school; communication with primary schools and parents/guardians; the development of class lists; the organisation of orientation day and the orientation program at the start of the new year.
• report on transition matters to staff and the school community as necessary.
• evaluate current transition policies and processes.
• support classroom teachers in providing a positive learning environment for students.
• liaise with Student Services, with outside agencies and with parents/guardians, in order to support students to make the best of their educational opportunities.
• ensure the effective operation of student support structures such as student leadership, student support groups, peer mentoring/support programs etc.
• lead the transition process across sub-schools, in collaboration with the Assistant Principal (Curriculum Planning and Assessment) and the Middle Sub-school Team Leader to ensure that students and parents are well informed about transitioning into Middle School.
• ensure the effective operation of student support structures such as student leadership, class groups, student support groups, peer mediation/support programs etc.
• provide opportunities for regular dialogue amongst relevant groups, including sub-school team members, Integrated Studies teachers, class teachers, etc.
• take overall responsibility for the wide range of administrative tasks associated with sub-school operation, for example, enrolment and exit interviews and records, attendance records, reporting, student files, camps procedures, sub-school assemblies, budgets etc.
• liaise with the Assistant Principal (Empowering Students and Building School Pride) regarding the support of staff in the area of student engagement and student management.
• provide advice to the School Principal and the Leadership Team where appropriate, regarding requirements and strategies for improvement in student learning/engagement.
• be an active member of a range of committees including; Leadership and Curriculum Design Team and others as relevant.
• report on student matters to staff and the school community as necessary.
• make a strong commitment to their own professional growth.
• lead the development of team members and facilitate the support of teams of staff and of individual staff through the Performance and Development Process.
• have a responsibility as a lead teacher for the training and development of the next generation of teachers. Supervise pre-service teachers in our care from appropriate curriculum backgrounds.
• undertake any other duties as required by the Principal.