The Knox School is an independent, coeducational institution from Early Learning to Year 12 in Wantirna South, Victoria. It boasts a distinguished reputation for providing personalised learning for all students, who become the architects and advocates for their learning journey as they strive to achieve their personal best. Founded in 1982, The Knox School is a non-denominational establishment. Its values of Achievement, Care, Empathy, Resilience, Responsibility and Respect are at the core of all its endeavours. It celebrates each student’s uniqueness, and through a close-knit community, they can find their niche and become proud to belong.
Open, collaborative and inclusive, The Knox School invests in its people and offers them opportunities to engage in innovative learning practices. Staff culture creates the capacity for respectful relationships, innovation, and recognition of TKS as an Employer of Choice.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an energetic, innovative and experienced Head of VCE and Senior Students (Years 11 -12) to join the TKS team. This is an ongoing teaching role with a two-year tenure as part of the Senior School Leadership Team, commencing Term 1, 2025. Whilst not a necessary requirement of the role, teachers experienced in Maths, Chemistry, Physics or Commerce are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Head of VCE and Senior Students (Years 11 -12) is responsible for the leadership of academic programs at VCE level in conjunction with the Head of Senior School and the Head of Learning, Teaching & Innovation. The leadership of academic programs at the VCE stage includes the research and implementation of academic initiatives that align with The Knox School’s Education Framework. Additionally, the role has primary oversight and delegated responsibility for student belonging, non-academic programs, and pastoral care through the development and management of age and stage-specific wellbeing and pastoral programs, student monitoring, development and maintenance of the school-home relationship, and the coordination and management of the Academic Coaches.
The role is vital to the ongoing cultural development of the school, leading students, teachers and families through initiatives and programs that align with the school’s strategic direction and the school’s values of achievement, care and empathy, respect, resilience, and responsibility.
About the role:
About you:
You are passionate about education, learning, the growth and development of individual students and care about their wellbeing. Within your sphere of influence, you aim to foster an environment where academic excellence, emotional growth, social connection and curious discovery are nurtured. You must support the School's vision and ethos and demonstrate the School Values of Achievement, Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Care and Empathy. You will be an excellent professional role model for our students, delivering the best possible education and support for each student in your care.
Working at The Knox School offers:
The ideal candidate:
Commitment to Student Safety:
The Knox School is committed to providing a student safe and friendly environment, where children and young people are safe, feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have a zero tolerance for child abuse or reportable conduct and are committed to acting in our student’s best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
The School regards its student protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintain a student safe culture.
How to apply:
Applicants are invited to submit their resume along with a cover letter by email to Fiona Kapkidis, HR Business Partner at hr@knox.vic.edu.au. Resume must include recent teaching experience and the contact details of 3 referees.
Written applications close Friday 15 November and will be reviewed on receipt.
The Knox School is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational school catering for students from Pre-Prep to Year 12. The Knox School consists of two sub-schools on one attractive campus in Wantirna South, Victoria.