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PRINCIPAL APPLICATION PACK

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APPOINTMENT OF THE PRINCIPAL

The Board of Moama Anglican Grammar invites applications from suitably qualified and highly experienced educa-

tors for the position of Principal.

Moama Anglican Grammar is an independent co-educational school offering quality education from Kindergarten to

Year 12 on a single campus. The School cares for its students and their families and prepares the students for the

next phase of their lives so they can move forward with hope and confidence. The School’s focus is on each student

as an individual. The provision of quality teaching, a strong academic program, diverse co-curricular opportunities

and robust pastoral care underpin a balanced education.

The School is affiliated with the NSW Association of Independent Schools (NSW AIS) and the Principal enjoys the

collegiality of fellow members of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA). Our current

enrolment of just over 700 students is supported by more than 90 teaching, administrative and support staff.

The School has achieved significant capital development in a relatively short period of time. This development has

been facilitated by the receipt of several government grants. Another transformational addition to our facilities is the

current construction of our landmark ‘learning, innovation and resource Centre’, expected to be completed in time for

the 2017 school year.

The Board is seeking a dynamic, strong and decisive Principal to continue the School’s development and provide

inspirational leadership within the School community. The Principal reports directly to the School Board.

The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package with the expectation of commencement

no later than January 2017, with an initial five year contract.

Therefore, I invite applications from highly skilled and qualified candidates committed to leading our School through

its next exciting phase.

Yours sincerely,

Mr Craig Smith

Chair

THE ECHUCA - MOAMA REGION

Information sourced from: www.echucamoama.com

The School is located in the Echuca/Moama Region which offers appealing lifestyle, employment and education op-

portunities in a vibrant and successful community.

Located on the banks of the mighty Murray River, the twin towns are the closest point of the Murray to Melbourne –

just a two and a half hour drive. Boasting more sunny days than Queensland’s Gold Coast and an average annual

temperature of 22 degrees, Echuca/Moama is a great destination to live and work. To find out more about our area

visit the official visitors guide at: http://www.echucamoama.com/tourismguide2013

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OUR HISTORY From very humble beginnings, with sound financial management and

hard work by dedicated teachers and parents, the School has devel-

oped into a thriving educational community. Commencing in 2005 with

only 16 students, the School has grown rapidly to over 700 students,

with facilities keeping pace with the increasing student numbers.

In 2010 the Board made a significant strategic decision to open addi-

tional Year Levels from Kindergarten to Year 4. This expansion consol-

idated the School within the region as a unique single campus school

offering continuous education from Kindergarten to Year 12.

In addition to the building program the academic and co-curricular pro-

grams have also been strengthened and expanded. In particular the

School has a focus on continuously improving the quality of teaching

and learning and is currently in the first of a three-year program funded

by the AISNSW to support the Schools Leading Learning initiative.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

“We are an Anglican School founded on the ethos and values of the

Anglican Church. Our Mission is to provide the knowledge, character

development and sense of community which will enable each student

to achieve their personal best, in a caring and safe environment.”

CORE VALUES

At Moama Anglican Grammar we:

Promote Christian values and beliefs including: Compassion,

Respect, Tolerance, Honesty, Integrity and Kindness

Provide a safe and caring community

Encourage a love of life and learning and the pursuit of personal best

Nurture resilience and independence.

ORGANISATIONAL CHART

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STRATEGIC ACTIONS

Teaching and Learning

To provide an inspirational, quality and well-rounded education for

students in three key areas: curricular, co-curricular and pastoral.

Enhance the quality of learning by catering for different learning

styles and dispositions.

Learning will be placed at the heart of our programs and the core

business of the School. Students will be equipped with the requisite

skills, knowledge and resilience to thrive, both during and after their

time at the School.

Student learning will have a particular school-wide focus on the devel-

opment of basic literacy and numeracy skills through the use of ex-

plicit, direct instructional learning in combination with appropriate stu-

dent centred learning.

Student outcomes in all Year Levels will be closely monitored and

analysed against external benchmarks.

The quality of the teaching and learning relationships is a key

determinant of student achievement. Innovative and dynamic teach-

ing methods will be encouraged and supported, as will collaborative

practices.

Promote health and wellbeing strategies to focus on each

student’s positive understanding of self and others.

Students are provided with extensive co-curricular opportunities to

cultivate particular interests and skills.

Foster leadership practices that will assist in creating and

maintaining an inclusive outlook which develops an appreciation of

the world and respects diversity.

Staffing

To attract, retain and develop high quality staff, recognising that the

quality of a School cannot exceed the quality of its staff.

Continue to deliver appropriate, adequately resourced professional

development opportunities, as this plays a central role in enabling

staff to grow and improve.

Business Management

To ensure that quality processes and professional business planning

practices are embedded in all areas to assist and promote financial

viability, environmental management and a competitive advantage.

Maintain a commitment to providing the best possible setting for staff

and students.

The creation and maintenance of a well communicated set of policies

and procedures in order to meet all compliance and registration ob-

ligations.

Financial budgets will be prepared, closely monitored and targets will

be established. The Business Plan will underpin the School’s fiscal

direction and facilities Master Plan.

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Community

Develop a strong spirit of belonging within and amongst all

members of the School community; a spirit embodied in

partnership between parents, students and staff that mani-

fests itself in a caring and cooperative culture.

Ensure that communication between the School, parents,

students and the wider community remains open, reciprocal

and effective.

Promote the distinct ‘brand’ of the School in a consistent

and positive fashion.

Honour our history and traditions and embrace the concepts

of continual school improvement and sustainability.

School Governance

The Board ensures a high standard of corporate governance in all aspects of the School’s operation in order to

provide a vibrant and sustainable environment.

It provides clear direction on strategic priorities to the School Executive and maintains strong leadership within the

community in a way that reflects the Core Values of the School and is consistent with the School’s Mission.

It will develop and publish a Strategic Plan every five years, and annually review the strategic priorities.

OUR BOARD

Our School Board consists of up to nine Directors and is responsible for the strategic direction of the School. The day-to-

day management of the School rests with the Principal who is appointed by the School Board. Membership of the Com-

pany is open to current and future parents and to interested members of the wider community. Our Directors for 2016 are:

Mr Craig Smith (Chairman): Owner of Turbovac Cleaning, a local industrial cleaning company, former IT consultant in

Melbourne and a senior active member of Apex. Craig is a current parent and has been a School Board Director since

2012.

Mr David Connally (Deputy Chairman): Owner-operator of the Echuca Hotel with a career in hospitality, actively in-

volved in local community fundraising. Dave is a past parent and has been a Board Director since 2007.

Mr Greg Dwyer (Treasurer) - B.Bus (Accounting) CA: Director of Lockwood Partners Pty Ltd (Chartered Accountant /

Financial Advisory Firm). Greg specialises in tax consulting and business services. He is a current School parent and

has been a Board Director since 2011.

Mr Graeme Danher: Graeme holds qualifications in horticulture / landscaping and has experience in running a whole-

sale nursery and large retail operations. He is a current School parent, an Echuca Swimming Club Committee Member

and has been a Board Director since 2012.

Dr Gaell Hildebrand - B.Sc, M.Ed., PhD: Gaell has extensive experience in the educational sector having been a

teacher, school principal, university lecturer and researcher. She is currently working as a school reviewer and has

been a Board Director since 2014.

Mr Craig James - B.Eng (Civil): General Manager of Technical & Training at Mawson's Quarries and Concrete. Craig

has experience in civil construction project management, is a current parent and has been a Director since 2008.

Mr Ian James - B.Comm, DipEd.: Ian is an experienced independent school secondary teacher and a former inde-

pendent school Business Manager. He is currently the Operations Manager at Echuca Community for the Aged and

has been a Director since 2015.

Mr Mark Pearce: Mark holds qualifications in chiropractic sciences and is the owner and manager of his allied health

practice in Echuca. He is a current parent and has been a Board Director since 2012.

The Principal and Business Manager are both ex-officio members of the School Board and attend all board and subcom-

mittee meetings.

EXECUTIVE TEAM

The Executive Team assists the Principal in the leadership and development of the School. It comprises the Deputy

Principal, Business Manager, Heads of Schools, Head of Pastoral Care, Director of Administration, Head of Teaching and

Learning Primary and the Principal’s Executive Assistant.

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FACILITIES

The campus of Moama Anglican Grammar is continually expanding and evolving. Our facilities are modern and functional

and coupled with our expansive ‘green’ areas, provide an exciting learning environment for our students. The campus is

designed in precincts that allow for separate learning areas for students of different age groups, plus common areas that

provide the opportunity to partake in cross age activities.

The School recently purchased another six hectares of land adjoining the current campus. This major increase in available

space provides significant potential for the development of specialist learning facilities in the longer term.

In 2016 we will construct our exciting new Learning and Innovation Centre: a vibrant new library, learning and technology

hub. This project also encompasses an extension to the administration building.

The School is ideally located adjacent to the Moama Recreation Reserve which provides outstanding sporting facilities,

including athletics, soccer, cricket and football fields and possibly unique to any other School, a velodrome. Since the pho-

to below was taken the School has installed two synthetic multipurpose courts.

April 2015 April 2015

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MOAMA ANGLICAN GRAMMAR STEPS INTO THE FUTURE

2017 will see a significant improvement in the teaching and learning environment at our School with the opening of

our Learning and Innovation Centre.

The Centre will be a blended learning environment where students can switch between individual and group spaces

with immediate access to the latest technology and information. The Centre will assist in preparing our students to

move from the world of school to the world of adulthood.

The Centre will provide students with access to information and technology out of regular school hours, with tutors

on hand to help with homework and study. The Centre will not only provide students with access to an array of in-

formation and technology, this learning environment will have a world class assistant. NAO is a humanoid robot that

will enhance student learning by providing them the opportunity to interact with one of the latest education re-

sources.

Learning and Innovation Centre

UNDER CONSTRUCTION - OPENING 2017

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CORE CURRICULUM

As the school is located in NSW it follows the guidelines pre-

scribed by the NSW Board of Studies. Our standard day con-

sists of six 50 minute lessons.

Primary

In Years K – 6 our dedicated and highly skilled classroom

teachers work within their classes to provide direct instruction

to facilitate the early acquisition of literacy and numeracy

skills. Our students are very fortunate to have specialist

teachers who work with classes to develop skills in a wide

variety of areas.

Students study English, Mathematics, Human Society and Its

Environment (HSIE), Science and Technology, Religious and

Values Education (RVE), Personal Development, Health and

Physical Education (PDHPE), Italian and Creative Arts. Stu-

dents in both Years 3 and 4 also have the opportunity to com-

plete Food Technology and Agriculture activities as part of the

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.

Secondary

Years 7 and 8 are considered important experiential and form-

ative years, during which students are given the opportunity to

study courses from a diverse range of subject areas. Students

complete a core curriculum of English, Mathematics, Science,

HSIE, Italian, PDHPE, Religious and Values Education, Music

and rotate through the subjects of Food Technology, Materi-

als, Visual Arts, Graphics and Information Technology.

In Year 9 students are able to select two elective subjects in

addition to their core subjects and in Year 10 students select

three electives. The study of Commerce is also part of the

Year 9 academic program where a comprehensive Careers

program is delivered in conjunction with the academic study of

the subject. Our extensive list of elective offerings include:

Robotics, Photographic and Digital Media, Forensic Science,

Food Technology, Visual Arts, Commerce Extension, Drama,

Physical Activity and Sport Studies (PASS), Design and Tech-

nology (Materials), Information Software Technology (IST) ,

Music and Italian.

Moama Anglican Grammar offers the HSC course, which is

comprised of Preliminary studies in Year 11 and HSC in Year

12. Our students are very fortunate in that we offer subjects

such as Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Modern His-

tory, Geography, Business Studies, Economics, Legal Stud-

ies, Drama, Food Technology, Design and Technology

(Graphics), Visual Arts, Industrial Technology (Multimedia),

Italian, Music, PDHPE as well as English (Advanced, Stand-

ard and Extension) and Mathematics (General and Exten-

sion). Our location and specialist facilities all support this

broad range of subject offerings.

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CO-CURRICULAR

The co-curricular program is an important part of a student’s

education at Moama Anglican Grammar. It provides the oppor-

tunity for students to become involved in a wide range of cul-

tural and physical activities in addition to the classroom pro-

gram.

The current offerings for co-curricular sport include outrigger

canoes, mountain bike riding and equestrian.

With the assistance and involvement of local organisations

and groups, students may undertake a range of co-curricular

activities including but not limited to Teddy Bears’ Picnic,

Youth Week events, Lions Youth of the Year, and our Festa

Italiana.

Music The School has established a program for students wishing to

learn a musical instrument and/or singing. These lessons are

provided at the School, during school hours and are conduct-

ed on a fee-for-service basis. Currently, lessons are offered

for clarinet, flute, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, cornet,

drums, piano, singing, guitar, violin and theory. The School

offers an Ensemble experience to students.

School Productions On an annual basis the School produces plays and musicals

in both the Senior and Primary levels. From time to time we

stage whole school productions which are performed at the

local theatre.

International Trips Opportunities for international travel are provided for senior

students. Students in Years 9, 10 and 11 may choose to par-

ticipate in our biennial cultural tour of Italy, or our Western

Front Tour.

In alternative years (2017, 2019 etc), students in Years 9 – 11

have the opportunity to participate in a social service experi-

ence overseas. For example, our 2013 group went to Cambo-

dia and our 2015 group travelled to Sri Lanka. In 2017 the

destination is India, with Mission Travel Group, to support the

Mukti Mission.

Other overseas travel experiences may be offered from time

to time. Student involvement is permitted only if academic and

behavioural standards are met.

Duke of Edinburgh Award The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is available to

students over the age of 14. The Award is comprised of three

levels, each progressively more challenging.

The program is structured so students can design their own

unique program based on their interests, passions or existing

activities. Participants are required to complete four sections

at each level: Service, Skill, Physical Recreation and Adven-

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.PASTORAL CARE

Pastoral care is based on a deep respect for the dignity and

uniqueness of the individual person as we are all made in the

image of God (Genesis 1:27).

The teachers and staff at Moama Anglican Grammar are here to

serve our students. Together they have the many skills needed

to nurture, encourage and challenge students so they become

people of honour and excellence.

At Moama Anglican Grammar we are keenly aware, that in part-

nership with our families, we wish to provide a place where stu-

dents, teachers and families work and learn together in a safe,

secure and happy environment. We aspire to develop citizens

of the future of whom we will be proud.

In order to achieve this, we have set goals in keeping with our

Anglican tradition to:

Provide an environment that is safe, nurturing and caring in

which our students can learn and grow.

Promote policies and practices that shape a respectful, wel-

coming and caring environment for all members of our com-

munity.

Promote positive, connected and respectful relationships

across the School community.

Engage a comprehensive whole-school approach to Pastoral

Care and Wellbeing.

We implement a whole school restorative approach to student

behaviour management policies and practices. The underlying

principles aim to:

Focus on the relationship and how people are affected by cer-

tain behaviours.

Restore damaged relationships.

Talk about the behaviour without blame or being personal.

See mistakes and misbehaviour as an opportunity for learning.

Be future focussed and talk about how to make things right.

Our Pastoral Care is guided by our School’s Core Values.

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE

PRINCIPAL

Governance

The Principal works with, and is accountable to, the Board.

The Principal is an ex-officio member of the Board and is in

regular contact with the Board Chair. The Board and the Prin-

cipal, have a joint responsibility for developing and maintain-

ing a strong working relationship and an effective communica-

tion system for sharing information. The Principal must be

committed to keeping the Board informed of operational mat-

ters, especially where they threaten the reputation and viabil-

ity of the School. The Principal ensures the School is compli-

ant with all applicable regulatory authorities, including BOS-

TES, at all times and will thus ensure clarity in roles, responsi-

bilities and rigour in accountability for staff.

Leadership

The Principal’s role has both strategic and operational compo-

nents. The Principal leads the staff in managing and adminis-

tering programs and services and challenges, motivates and

empowers staff to embrace change. This requires a thorough

knowledge of the School’s Mission and Values as well as an

understanding of educational, technical, operational, and ethi-

cal issues. The Principal will extend the profile and reputation

of the School beyond its foundation era.

Strategic Objectives

Working with the Board, the Principal establishes operational

objectives that support the Strategic Plan and its focus on

continuous improvement. The Principal is responsible for

leading the staff in the implementation of the Strategic Plan

and reporting to key stakeholders, including the Board.

Christian Ethos

The Principal has a key role in further developing the Chris-

tian ethos of Moama Anglican Grammar and ensuring a con-

tinuation of the high level of Pastoral Care within the School.

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School Management

The Principal is responsible for the day-to-day management of the

School. The Principal works with staff to develop, maintain, and

use systems and resources that facilitate the effective operation of

the School in order to maintain high standards of education and a

safe and appropriate work environment.

This includes management of:

Selection, appointment and dismissal of staff;

Allocation of duties for staff;

Appraisal and professional development of staff;

Industrial relations;

Enrolment, welfare and discipline of students;

Arrangement and direction of the educational program includ-

ing the curricular, co-curricular and pastoral programs;

Supervision of all School activities;

Embedding the School’s Values in daily practices;

Effective development of School facilities, including the mainte-

nance of buildings;

Maintenance of a safe and secure working environment for

staff, students and visitors; and

Risk assessment and risk mitigation policies and procedures.

Community and Public Relations

The Principal is a marketer and promoter of the School in a broad

range of contexts and forums. The Principal engages regularly with

the School community to gain, and act on, constructive feedback.

He/she establishes and maintains positive relationships with the

many groups that support the work of the School, actively repre-

senting and advocating for and on behalf of the School. The Princi-

pal ensures his/her conduct, and that of the staff and students, is

exemplary.

Financial Management

The Principal works with the Board and the Business Manager to

ensure that the School’s goals and Strategic Plan serve as the ba-

sis for sound financial planning and accountability. The Principal is

aware of the principles of sound financial management, budgetary

control and good stewardship of the School’s finances and is an

active advocate for School fundraising campaigns, including direct-

ly engaging with potential donors.

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KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful applicant will:

Be a dynamic, strong and decisive leader.

Be a committed, baptised Christian, who supports Christian values and accepts and understands the principles

of the Anglican Church of Australia.

Champion continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning.

Build respectful relationships and a collaborative culture.

Strive for success in innovative strategic planning, timely implementation and evaluation.

Optimise the utilisation of human and physical resources.

Challenge, motivate and empower the School community to embrace change.

Possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Be eligible for BOSTES (NSW) registration.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

Understand the NSW and BOSTES requirements for the school curriculum and compliance.

Active promoter of the ethos of an independent school.

Active advocate for school fundraising campaigns and directly engages with potential donors.

Strong and effective financial management skills.

Outstanding marketing and school promotion skills.

Ability to attract, motivate, inspire and retain high quality staff.

Builds productive networks that enhance the School’s capacity to provide a quality program.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE APPOINTMENT This position is for an initial five years with the opportunity for further renewals of contract if there is mutual agree-

ment, and subject to satisfactory performance. Performance reviews will be carried out according to the schedule

discussed with the Principal and set down by the Board.

Initial interviews will be held with a number of suitable applicants based on assessment of the applications received.

Second interviews will be held with a small number of applicants. A formal contract between the Principal and the

Moama Anglican Grammar will be executed, covering all aspects of the appointment. A draft copy of this contract

will be available on request to those who are selected for second interviews.

An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated, based on rates applicable at similar Schools. The successful

appointee will be reimbursed for reasonable relocation expenses. It should be noted that the School does not pro-

vide accommodation for the Principal.

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. The Board reserves the right to fill the position by invitation or

to re-advertise the position.

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APPLICATIONS

Confidential enquiries can be directed to the Board Chair, Mr. Craig Smith via email at boardchairmoamagram-

mar@outlook.com

A written application is required that includes the following:

A Curriculum Vitae, listing your personal details, qualifications, current position, relevant experience, association

memberships and other material in support of your application;

A statement addressing your capacity and expertise in meeting each of the Key Selection Criteria and, if rele-

vant, Additional Selection Criteria;

A statement of your Christian faith and how it is demonstrated;

Names and contact information, including mobile phone numbers, for three confidential referees; and

Proof of eligibility for BOSTES registration, possession of a current Working with Children Check, authorisation

for a NSW National Police Check and preparedness to undertake a medical examination at the School’s ex-

pense.

Your application should be submitted to Mr. Craig Smith, Board Chair, via email at boardchairmoamagram-

mar@outlook.com

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the suc-

cessful applicant. The composition of the package will be the

subject of negotiation between the Principal and the Board. A

house is not provided. Reasonable relocation expenses will be

available and negotiated with the Board Chair.

The initial term of appointment will be five years. Further terms

may be offered, subject to satisfactory performance appraisals.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

In applying for this position applicants will be providing Moama

Anglican Grammar with personal information. The School is com-

mitted to ensuring that the privacy and confidentiality of appli-

cants is respected. The School will retain all information, includ-

ing information from your application, interviews, referees and as

a result of any other enquiries made. This information will be kept

temporarily and will only be used for the selection process.

TIMELINE

Advertisements: April and May

Applications Close: 27 May

Shortlistings and Interviews: June and July

Commencement of New Principal: January 2017

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2 Kirchhofer Street, Moama NSW 2731

P: 03 5480 5900

info@moamagrammar.nsw.edu.au

www.moamagrammar.nsw.edu.au