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DEPUTY HEADMASTER (YEARS 4-6)
WYVERN HOUSE (YEARS K-6)
COMMENCING TERM 1 2014
Newington College is a boys’ school of the Uniting Church, founded in 1863 and a member of the A.A.G.P.S of
NSW. There are approximately 1900 boys across three campuses, with around 1250 boys at the Secondary
School at Stanmore, including 50 boarders. There are 480 boys at Wyvern House Preparatory School at Stanmore
and 151 boys at Lindfield Preparatory School. Stanmore is in the inner-western suburbs of Sydney, Australia,
about 3km from the University of Sydney and 6km from the central business district of Sydney. It is served by a
railway station approximately 300m from the main gates of the College.
Newington College is dedicated to excellence in education for boys, and the realisation of each boy’s potential,
providing a balanced curriculum encompassing the spiritual, academic, cultural, physical and pastoral areas of
learning. At Newington College we pride ourselves on our dynamic approaches to teaching boys.
Each boy is valued for his unique capacity to contribute to the life of the College. Newington’s traditions of
diversity, excellence and community are trademarks of our boys; they are the cornerstones on which our school
was built and the heritage for its future. At Secondary level, the College offers both the NSW Higher School
Certificate and the IB Diploma Programme.
A. INTRODUCTION
The College is seeking to appoint a permanent, full-time Deputy Headmaster Wyvern House (Years 4-6) to
commence Term 1, 2014.
There are two Deputy Headmasters at Wyvern House. One is responsible for Kindergarten to Year 3 and the other
for Years 4 to 6. They work in collaboration to deliver outstanding leadership and day to day management.
This significant leadership position is for the upper primary (Years 4-6) post. There are currently 11 classes (4 at
Year 6, 4 at Year 5, 3 at Year 4). The position reports to the Head of Wyvern. The position is assisted by Year
Group Team leaders, Counsellor and Staff.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner and will be required to demonstrate
exceptional professional practice. There is a 0.4 to 0.5 FTE teaching load.
B. DUTY STATEMENT
1. Academic (Years 4-6)
Leadership of the teaching and learning programs, policies and oversight of implementation
Responsible for all NSW Board of Studies and National Curriculum compliance requirements
Leadership of the implementation of initiatives to enhance learning and teaching practices (Wyvern
is using the Building Learning Power framework)
Leadership of learning and teaching programs that meet individual boy needs e.g. differentiation,
appropriate uses of ICT, specialist subject integration, learning support, gifted programs
Analysis of academic data and tracking of individual performances
Implementation and regular review of curriculum, assessment and reporting policies and practices.

2. Staffing (Years 4-6)
Leadership of the Upper Primary teachers and support staff
Mentor and lead the induction program for new staff
Leading the teacher review and development policies and practices
Model high quality teaching and learning practice (0.4 load)
Oversight of the co-curricular policies and practices in conjunction with relevant staff
3. Pastoral (Years 4-6)
Leadership of the pastoral programs (boy care, boy welfare, parent community)
Plan and implement appropriate intervention strategies as required with relevant staff
Maintain accurate records and excellent administrative requirements
Liaise regularly and effectively with parents
Conduct regular feedback surveys – boys, parents, staff
Meet all risk and compliance requirements
4. Spiritual
Support the Chaplains with the spiritual programs
Lead by example as per the College ethos.
5. Organisational (K-Year 6)
Assist with timetables, duty rosters, calendars
Communicate effectively the daily, weekly and, term calendars
Lead assemblies, gatherings, relevant events
Implementation of the College Strategic Plan as relevant to Wyvern
Deputise for Head of Wyvern as required
Assist with public relations, tours, events, open days, admissions, interviews
Organise and communicate daily casual relief coverage
Help chart and deliver a quality education for Wyvern boys
Membership of the Prep Leadership Team (Wyvern and Lindfield Preps combined)
Membership of the Wyvern Leadership Team
Requests made by Head of Wyvern
C. THE EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN, AIMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE COLLEGE
The Educational Strategic Plan for 2010-2014 and annual reports, report to parents on our initiatives to date, and
the Aims of the College are to be found on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about
It is a condition of employment that staff comply with all the policies and practices of the College and that support
the Christian ethos of the College. All staff must be fully supportive of the aims of the College. An ability and
willingness to contribute to the pastoral care and co-curricular programs will be required.
D. PRIVACY GUIDELINES
1. In applying for this position applicants will provide Newington College with personal information. Human
Resources can be contacted by telephone on (02) 9568 9525 or email: recruit@newington.nsw.edu.au
2. If applicants provide personal information, for example name and address or information contained on
resumes, the College will collect the information in order to assess the application.
3. Applicants agree that the College may store this information for three months.
4. Applicants may seek access to the personal information held by the College if unsuccessful in obtaining a
position. However, access may be denied if for example access would have an unreasonable impact on the
privacy of others.
5. The College will not disclose this information to a third party without the applicant’s consent.
6. If applicants provide personal information of others, they will be encouraged to inform them that they are
disclosing this information to the College and why; that they can access this information if they wish; that the

College does not usually disclose information to third parties; and that the College may store this information
for three months.
E. CHILD PROTECTION
The successful applicant who is offered the job will be subject to employment screening processes with the NSW
Commission for Children and Young People and be required to make a formal child protection statement.
F. SELECTION CRITERIA
We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be expected that the
successful candidate will have:
exceptional leadership, team building, communication and organizational skills;
a sound understanding of the learning needs of primary aged boys;
the ability to utilise appropriate technologies to enhance the teaching program;
appropriate teaching and tertiary qualifications relevant to the position;
a genuine appreciation and commitment to pastoral care;
a willingness to participate in the school’s co-curricular program; and
demonstrated knowledge of Work Health & Safety (WHS) and safe work practices.
It is recommended that you use this information, the information contained on the College website and your own
initiative to present a curriculum vitae that reflects you, your career to date, and your priorities.
Short-listed applicants will be required to undertake a demonstration teaching lesson as part of the selection
process.
G. CONDITIONS
Newington College has a Teachers’ Agreement and the remuneration for this position is currently at Coordinator 2
level on the Newington College salary scale and is inclusive of the base co-curricular requirement.
H. GUIDELINES FOR THE APPLICATION
a) To apply for this position you must be eligible to work in Australia, e.g. hold an appropriate and current
Australian work visa.
b) Applications should not be more than eight A4 pages as one attachment (PDF format preferred).
c) Applications should have a covering letter of not more than two pages, which includes a statement in
support of your candidacy.
d) Applicants must apply by completing the online application form available on the College website:
www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about/employment
e) Applications must also include the following information:
Personal details (a photograph is optional)
Qualifications - short-listed applicants will be asked to bring original documents or certified copies of
transcripts of qualifications to the interview
A summary of your current position
A concise summary of your employment history (beginning with the most recent position)
Membership of any professional associations, Co-curricular involvement, interests and expertise
Names, positions and contact details for three (3) referees
One or more referees should hold supervisory positions.
f) Applications close 5:00 pm Friday, 16 August 2013.