Indie School provides students the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment using individualised learning and education plans, tailored to each student's own education and life circumstances. Smaller class sizes allow students greater opportunity to identify their strengths and work to improve areas in which they lack confidence.

The greatest difference between Indie School and many other alternative education settings is that our foundations lie in Adult Education philosophies. Choice, independence, mutual respect and accountability all have a significant role to play. In return for higher levels of self-responsibility, the students can enjoy some greater freedoms.

An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic and committed Head of School to lead the continued growth and development of Indie School Bendigo — a new campus within our multi-campus network, catering to students in Years 9–12. This role is to commence term 4, 2025.

Reporting to the Executive Principal – Victoria, the Head of School is responsible for overseeing all aspects of teaching and learning, student wellbeing, and day-to-day operations of the Bendigo campus, while working collaboratively within the broader Indie School community across the state.

As a Special Assistance School, Indie School Bendigo will join the other Indie School campuses in Victoria to provide young people with an opportunity to learn in a safe and supportive environment, using individualised learning plans tailored to each student's circumstances.

As Head of School, the successful candidate will work closely with other Heads of School and the Executive Principal (Victoria) to facilitate the Indie Way through the creation and delivery of high-quality holistic learning programs.

Core Workplace Objectives

• Actioning approved Development Plan and Indie School model
• Policy and Procedure implementation. Provide recommendations for change to State Principal and/or Executive Principal for Quality and Compliance approval
• Draft production of Annual Indie School (or Campus) Report
• Staff management including recruitment (as per approved Development Plan), annual performance reviews and disciplinary action, as needed.

Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance against Indie standard operating procedures, including the development and implementation of school policies and procedures
• Manage the day-to-day running of the allocated location(s), including student and staff support and management
• Manage a functional unit with a complex set of objectives and significant resources, including operational responsibilities of defined teams
• Assist with efficiency analysis, applying solution-focused approach to managing inefficiencies and with regard for quality and compliance aspects
• Assist with planning, proposals and implementations of school improvements, demonstrating proficiency within the work area’s existing rules, regulations, procedures and systems
• Undertake high-level creative and effective planning, programming and managerial functions, with clear accountability for performance and outcomes
• State regulatory body liaison, including ongoing compliance with school registration and auditing requirements
• School data collection, review and reporting, as per internal and external timelines and requirements
• Expenditure as per approved budget, including the development of complex projects of $300k plus
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant and related Indie programs
• Subject teaching, as per employment contract and/or as required

For this position with our company, applicants must:

• Have a deep understanding of effective teaching, learning and classroom management practices
• demonstrated experience as an exemplary teacher
• Demonstrated capacity for educational leadership within a school setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and to work within a team.
• Demonstrate high level decision making skills with minimal consultation to upper Management.
• Provide high level solutions to problems are provided and followed through with improvement of outcomes.

For this position with our company, applicants must be willing and able to provide:

• Qualification in Teaching
• National Police Check, issued in the 3 months prior to commencement and annually thereafter
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• Hold a current VIT registration (VIC).

Remuneration:

• $160,135 per annum (plus superannuation) based on skills and experience
• A company laptop and phone are provided with this position
• A company car will be provided with this position
• Salary packaging through Maxxia

To apply:

All applicants must submit a Cover Letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing the Workplace Taskings for this role as listed above, along with a Resume.

To apply, please submit a current Resume along with a cover letter. Applications close on the 27 August 2025. All applications will be reviewed upon submission and applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date.

If you have any questions about this role please contact Julien Day, Executive Principle (Victoria) via email: [email protected]