October 17, 2024

Thomas Hassall Anglican College

Middleton Grange

FULL TIME & OTHER

Junior School Year Leader

Junior School Year Leader

Position Title Junior School Year Leader
Level Level 1 Leadership
Commencement Date Term 1 2025
Hours Permanent Full-time

Thomas Hassall Anglican College is a vibrant P-12 independent College located with close
access to the M5 and M7 in the growing southwest of Sydney. We are committed to
challenging our students to look beyond boundaries and to use their gifts and talents to make a
difference in the world. We are guided by our vision – Growing and Nurturing Excellence in
Learning, Wisdom and Service.

The College is seeking to employ a skilled and passionate Junior School educator to join our
collaborative and professional team of educators. The successful applicant will be able to take
responsibility for innovative teaching and learning practice within a designated grade and
support the strategic plan of the College.

The position of Year Leader is an excellent opportunity for experienced teachers and emerging
leaders who are keen to inspire a small team and oversee 4-5 classes in an individual year
group. Year Leaders can be allocated to teach and lead in any grade in Junior school under the
direction of the Deputy Principal/Head of Junior School.

Key Selection Criteria
the successful applicant for the above position must be able to provide evidence to support the
following criteria:

Strong personal Christian faith and be a regular and practising member of a Bible-based

Christian Church.

A role model as an exceptional classroom teacher who is able to support the grade

team in teaching and learning practice and oversee the wellbeing of students on the
grade.

Ability to coach and mentor staff to achieve professional goals.
Evidence of leadership in educational innovation and development of curriculum and

assessment.

Ability to build and lead effective teams in Junior School year groups and work

collaboratively as part of the Junior School leadership team.

Strong organisational and time management skills with an ability to prioritise tasks and

meet prescribed deadlines.

Qualifications
• Appropriate teaching qualifications and NESA accreditation

Experienced Teacher Accreditation (ISTAA) is an advantage

Applications should include:

Cover application letter
Completion of Employment Application form available on the College website - This

should include the names, addresses and phone numbers of three confidential referees.
One of these needs to be from a Christian Minister.

Resume outlining teaching, leadership and other experience relevant to the position
A statement of educational philosophy
Written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria in a maximum of 2-3 pages
Valid NSW Working with Children details (WWCC)

Thomas Hassall Anglican College is dedicated to maintaining a child-safe environment and is
committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people entrusted to
our care. Our Child Safe Program includes A Child Safe Policy developed in alignment with the
Child Safe Standards, background screening and reference checks. We have a zero-tolerance
for child abuse and are committed to doing what we can to keep students safe from harm.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Friday 1 November 2024

Please note applicants will be considered for interview upon receipt of their application.
Appointments may be decided before the closing date.

Please forward your application to employment@thac.nsw.edu.au
Attention: Cathie Graydon - Director of Staff Services

Please visit our website for a full role description.

Junior School - Year Leader

Primary Purpose:
The Year Leader will work with Junior Staff to lead the Strategic Plan related to improvement of
their relevant grade program in the Junior School. Year Leaders are able to be allocated to and
lead any grade in Junior School under the direction of the Head of Junior School.

Accountable to:
The Principal through the Deputy Principal/Head of Junior School

Directly reports to:
P-2 or 3-6 Coordinator

Relates to:
1. Director of Teaching and Learning - Junior School
2. Director of Operations and Welfare - Junior School
3. P-2 and 3-6 Coordinators
4. Teaching Staff

The following staff report directly to the Year Leader:

Teaching staff of the relevant year group grade

Major Responsibilities
The Year Leader is responsible to the Principal through the Deputy Principal/Head of Junior
School for:  Building and maintaining trusting, collaborative teams with a culture amongst staff and
students that follows the College guiding principles ‘Learn to Live, Live to Serve and
Honour Christ’. 
Respecting the leadership of their Coordinator. Completing tasks given by Coordinators
and keeping them up to date on important grade issues in areas such as teaching,
student welfare, staff and events. Year Leaders actively seek advice from their
Coordinator as matters arise and follow their directions. 
The general welfare and discipline of the students in their grade, monitoring students
and supporting staff to create safe classroom environments. Taking discipline matters
to the Coordinator when required. 
Overseeing the activities planned for the grade and coordinate the grade effectively. 
Be a Leader of Learning as a core responsibility, ensuring quality learning is occurring on
their grade. This includes implementing innovations and improvements to programs
that comply with NESA guidelines. Year Leaders complete program checks including
structures to record teachers’ reflections and evaluations of teaching and learning
activities and updating these units of work for the following year.



Overseeing the assessment and reporting practices for the grade including liaison and
interviews with parents as the Year Leader. 
Assisting the teachers of the grade to identify students with various learning needs
(both enrichment and support) and facilitating the development of differentiated
strategies to meet those needs. 
Implementing an appropriate induction program for new teachers of the grade, helping
them to develop programs, observing some of their lessons and monitoring their
progress. 
Monitor and develop Christian educational programs and culture on their grade. 
Other activities as the Principal or Deputy Principal/Head of Junior School may require.

Other Professional Requirements 
Have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties, standards and duty of care. 
Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the College including
dressing in a professional manner. 
Contribute to the corporate life of the College through effective participation in
meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the
College. 
Take responsibility for professional development and duties in relation to Colleges
policies and practices. 
Perform any duties as required by the Principal or his nominees from time to time.

Duties 
The normal duties of teachers may include, playground duties, sports duties, attending
school camps, retreats, excursions, parent/teacher and staff meetings, administration
and assembly duties, pastoral care duties, school designated professional development
training and/or meetings, and the usual extra-curricular activities and, in relation to
Teachers appointed to residential positions, the usual residential duties.
(Source: 13.3 - the Independent School NSW Standards Model (Teachers) Multi-
Enterprise Workplace Agreement 2017)

The Year Leader is expected to be present at: 
all mandatory College events, 
all mandatory professional development activities 
all formal parent-teacher interview evenings 
designated information evenings 
designated playground duties, sports duties, assemblies, excursions, allocated
committees and camps

This role description is underpinned by the College Policies, Procedures and Guidelines