Indie Education is seeking a Head of School for our Burnie campus. The successful applicant will oversee the establishment of Indie School Burnie, including its teaching and learning programs, compliance requirements and staffing.

Indie School Burnie will join the other Indie School campuses across the nation in providing young people with an opportunity to learn in a safe and supportive environment, using individual plans tailored to their needs. Our strengths-based approach, smaller class sizes and skilled staff, facilitate student engagement, allowing young people to belong, connect and succeed, academically, socially and emotionally.

As Head of Indie School, the successful candidate will work closely with other Tasmanian Heads of School and the Executive Principal (Tasmania) to facilitate the Indie Way through the delivery of high-quality holistic learning programs. The foundations of the Indie Way lie in adult education philosophies. Choice, autonomy, mutual respect and accountability all play a significant role in our approach at Indie. Our educational model combines high expectations and authentic connections to create a learning environment where young people can make meaningful progress in all areas of their lives.

About Indie School:

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.

Our schools are located in areas of socio-economic disadvantage, and we work with students who have found it difficult to engage with mainstream education for a variety of reasons. Our aim is to re-engage students with learning, improve literacy and numeracy skills and focus on the next step in the learning journey for each student: be that a desire to return to mainstream, pursue a TAFE/RTO pathway or to get ready for the workforce.

Our shared mission is to respond to the learning needs of Australian communities in a positive manner, underpinned by strong corporate governance and financial management. Our core values of respect, innovation, self development, and teamwork underpin every aspect of our work.

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
• Annual National Police Checks.
• Hold a current Tasmanian Teachers registration (TAS),

Benefits and Perks:

• Company vehicle provided.
• As a registered Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), we offer access to tax effective packaging via Maxxia: up to $15,900 per (FBT) year (plus up to $2,650 for meals & entertainment) to significantly boost your take-home pay!
• 15 days of paid personal leave, plus comprehensive paid parental leave provisions.
• Annual professional development allocation and study time during work hours.
• Unlimited access to a complimentary wellness program via Sonder for both you and your immediate family, featuring confidential, professional counselling, diverse mental health resources, and broader wellbeing initiatives designed to support personal and family resilience.
• Travel opportunities to visit other sites across Australia.
• Uniform, laptop and mobile phone provided.
• Large national organisation with internal mobility opportunities.

Remuneration:

• Level 19 (AWCC Enterprise Agreement 2022-2025) $160,135 per annum, plus superannuation based on skills and experience.

Ready to Apply:

• Clicking “Apply” will redirect you to Indie School's recruitment portal. From there, click the “Apply” again to start your application.
• For any enquiries please contact, Nic Page - Executive Principal Tasmania via email: [email protected].
• Please apply by COB 28 November 2025. Applications will be reviewed upon submission. Interviews and appointment may occur prior to close date.

Commitment to Safety & Inclusion:
Indie Education is proud to be a child-safe organisation committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students.

Before applying, we ask that you are aware of the following:

• Child safety and wellbeing policy
• Child safety code of conduct
• Commitment to Child Safety

These can be located on the Website https://indieschool.edu.au/policies/

Indie embraces diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.