This is a great opportunity for an experienced educator, passionate about reengaging students with learning to become the Head of School of our new Maitland campus. Working closely with the Executive Principal, this is your chance to put your mark on this campus from day one. The Head of School role is responsible for overseeing the teaching and learning programs and operational management of the school in line with The Indie Way. While the school caters for students in Years 9 -12, and is accredited for the RoSA and HSC, educational leaders and those aspiring to take the next step in their education management career from both primary and secondary settings are invited to apply. This is ideally a Term 4, 2025 start.

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

At Indie School, we create supportive and inclusive learning environments for students who may not have found success in mainstream settings. Through individualised learning plans, small class sizes, and a strong focus on relationships, students are empowered to reconnect with education, build confidence, and realise their potential.

What distinguishes Indie School is our foundation in Adult Education principles, where choice, independence, mutual respect, and accountability shape both our culture and our expectations.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—leading a team that changes lives every day.

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
• Hold a current NESA accreditation
• National Police Check, issued in the 3 months prior to commencement and annually thereafter
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• Current and valid Working with Children Check NSW

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 26 September 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 Stephanie King, Executive Principal NSW via email: [email protected]