THE POSITION OF HEAD MASTEROF TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL

The present Head Master, Mr Milton Cujes B.Ec.(Hons), M.A., M.Ed., Dip.Sch.Admin., F.A.C.E., M.A.C.E.L., F.A.I.M., H.F.T.G.N., will be retiring at the end of 2017 after serving as Head Master for more than 21 years.

The School Council invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the position of Head Master and reserves the right to make its own appointment.

SCHOOL MISSION

Trinity Grammar School aims to provide a thoroughly Christian education for its boys, imparting knowledge and understanding of the world we live in, and recognising the importance of spiritual qualities in every sphere of learning and living.

The School actively encourages its students to grow in wisdom and stature and in favour with God and man, in order that they may become responsible, contributing members of society.

SCHOOL MOTTODetur Gloria Soli Deo | Let glory be given to God alone

SCHOOL COLOURSGreen and White

THE POSITION OF HEAD MASTER OF

TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL

THE SCHOOL

Trinity Grammar School is an Anglican school governed by a Council pursuant to an Ordinance of the Diocese of Sydney. The Archbishop of Sydney is the Council’s President.

The School is one of the original members of the Combined Associated Schools in New South Wales. The other members in the Association are Barker College, Cranbrook School, Knox Grammar School, St Aloysius’ College and Waverley College. The Head Master is a member of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (A.H.I.S.A.) and of the Head Masters’ Conference (U.K.).

The Right Reverend G.A. Chambers, O.B.E., D.D., subsequently Bishop of Central Tanganyika, founded the School in 1913 at Dulwich Hill, of which Parish – the Parish of Holy Trinity – he was then Rector.

The school at Summer Hill, set on eight hectares of land, was purchased in 1926 and a property at Strathfield shortly afterwards. The School consists of several separate but closely-linked establishments. A Senior and Middle School (Years 7 to 12), for day and boarding students and

the Junior School (K to Year 6) are located at the Summer Hill Campus. The Preparatory School (Pre-K to Year 6) is located at the Strathfield Campus, on The Boulevarde. The Field Studies Centre is located at Huskisson, 20 minutes south-east from Nowra.

Day boys are received from the age of four years (Pre-K) and Boarders from Year 10.

Enrolment is comprehensive and present enrolment is in excess of 2,150 students. The School employs 293 teaching staff along with 150 administrative and other non-teaching support staff.

The following link to the School Handbook provides additional information in relation to key elements of the all-round educational programme offered at the School:

2017 Handbook

Academic Programme | refer page 77Pastoral Care | refer page 41Sport | refer page 91Co-curricular Activities | refer page 93Community Groups | refer page 113

STATEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PRINCIPLES

1. Spiritual Growth and Development

Aim 1: To impart a thorough knowledge of the Bible.

Aim 2: To encourage boys to serve God and Mankind.

Aim 3: To encourage boys to have faith in God as a loving Father and Creator, in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour and in the Holy Spirit as Strengthener and Guide.

Aim 4: To encourage involvement in the church.

2. Academic Development

Aim 5: To develop each boy’s academic ability to the full.

Aim 6: To develop the faculty to think creatively and critically, to evaluate concepts and ideas, to differentiate central from peripheral issues and fact from opinion.

Aim 7: To acknowledge the centrality of God in the academic programme.

3. Psychological Development

Aim 8: To guide boys to an awareness of themselves as human creatures under God.

Aim 9: To encourage boys to value their own self-worth and that of others.

4. Social Development Aim 10: To impart to boys an understanding of our interdependence.

Aim 11: To encourage boys to develop relationships based on trust, mutual respect, care and concern.

Aim 12: To involve boys in contributing to and learning from their peer community, school community (parents, council, School bodies), home and the wider community, as practical extensions of the teaching of the School.

Aim 13: To develop in the boys a mature understanding of and respect for their family, women, their elders, their peers and younger children.

5. Physical Development Aim 14: To encourage the disciplined care of the body.

Aim 15: To provide sporting activities which cater for the abilities of all boys.

6. Cultural Development Aim 16: To develop the talents of the boys in Art, Drama and Music.

Aim 17: To encourage the boys to appreciate their cultural heritage.

Conclusion

All these aspects of education are integrated into one philosophy of life, which is distinctively Christian and seeks to promote the glory of God alone.

THE SCHOOL COUNCIL

The Council operates under an Ordinance of the Synod of the Diocese of Sydney and is empowered to carry on the School. It is comprised of 17 persons. Of these, six clergy and six lay nominees are elected by the Synod of the Diocese. Three members are elected by the Old Trinitarians Union and two by the Council itself. The Archbishop of Sydney is ex officio its President, but regular meetings are under the control of the Chairman of Council. The Head Master is not a member of the Council.

The Council is committed to maintaining an Anglican tradition and to upholding the teaching of the Anglican Church of Australia.

The Council functions with the following standing committees and all members participate in one or more of them:

Audit Committee | Reviews the School’s financial information, systems and processes to manage significant financial risk, integrity and quality of financial statements, disclosures, auditing, accounting and financial reporting processes.

Building and Grounds Committee | Overseas the plant and buildings and the annual maintenance programme.

Education Committee | Investigates matters of educational policy referred to it by the Council.

Executive Committee | Conducts the business of the Council between meetings and generally overseas the payment of authorised expenditure.

Finance Committee | Supervises the preparation of the annual budget and ten-year planning documents, investigates the financial feasibility of aspects of the Master Plan and all Council projects.

Industrial and WH&S Committee | Informs the Council on policy considerations which arise in industrial matters.

Governance Committee | Deals with matters relating to Council governance referred to it from time to time and reports on those matters to the Council through the Executive Committee. It also oversees the implementation of the risk management framework and strategic direction on the management of material business risk.

Other commitees are formed and meet on an ad hoc basis as necessary.

THE ROLE OF THE HEAD MASTER

As Chief Executive of the School, the Head Master is, in general terms, responsible for implementation of the Council’s policies, and for making recommendations for the development and overall management of the School on each campus. He attends all Council and sub-committee meetings and chairs weekly meetings with his Staff Executive. It is expected that the energies of the new Head Master will be directed to the continuation of a cheerful climate and that an atmosphere of hope will continue to be generated. As a result, the Head’s duties include:

1. As its principal education adviser, keeping the Council acquainted with current issues of educational thought and practice.

2. As the sole formal channel of communication from staff to the Council (with the exception of the Bursar in relation to finance and property), bringing all matters to the Council necessary for the efficient shaping of policy and furnishing those reports which the Council may require.

3. The enrolment, welfare, conduct and dismissal of students.

4. The appointment, care, professional development and dismissal of staff. The selection of Bursar, Deputy Head Master, Senior Master and the Chaplain must be agreed upon between the Chairman of Council and the Head, who will make the formal appointment.

5. Ensuring that Trinity Grammar School continues to provide a lead in educational policy and practice.

6. The School’s relations with the media.

7. The support of all other bodies within the Trinity family, including fundraisers and donors to the School.

8. Participation in the relevant professional bodies and in the wider field of education.

THE PERSON

The successful applicant should:

1. Possess academic qualifications and professional experience to run the largest Anglican boys’ School in the State with three campuses and a Boarding House, and to meet the challenges of the position, including those already outlined.

2. Have a demonstrated capacity to plan effectively both in the short and long term, with proven experience in the implementation of financial strategies.

3. Be a committed Christian who is able to take a leading role in the Christian life of the School and preferably be a communicant member of the Anglican Church.

4. Be a leader who will build a strong affinity with, and motivate and inspire staff and students to achieve the stated Aims of the School.

5. Value and understand the key elements that generate and maintain a successful climate for boys’ education.

6. Be able to identify personally and relate to the boys of the School in promoting their ongoing pastoral wellbeing in their growth and development as young men of character.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Æ It is anticipated that the Head Master will take up the appointment from January 2018.

Æ As the School desires to invite an outstanding educator to continue its tradition of excellence in the fulfilment of its stated Aims, a package of conditions of employment appropriate to the position of Head Master in a leading Independent School will be offered. The package will include a comfortable recently renovated home suitable for a family at the Summer Hill campus, fee concessions for sons attending the School and, subject to current taxation and other requirements, it can be structured in accordance with the wishes of the successful applicant. The Council will review both remuneration and performance regularly.

Æ The normal retirement age is 60 years with extensions beyond that age by agreement.

Æ The School will provide appropriate superannuation.

Æ Resignation or termination are subject to twelve months’ written notice by either the Council or the Head Master, except in the case of moral dereliction or serious and wilful misconduct, in either of which circumstance termination will be immediate.

Æ Reasonable relocation expenses will be reimbursed by the School.

Æ Applicants may be required to undertake medical and psychological assessment before appointment.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants for the position of Head Master should include in their applications the following:

1. Full name, date and place of birth, present place ofresidence, nationality, marital status and familydetails.

2. Details of education and academic qualifications.

3. Career, positions held and current areas ofresponsibility.

4. Church membership and activities.

5. Cultural, recreational, community and sportinginterests.

6. A recent photograph.

7. The names, addresses and business and privatetelephone numbers of at least three referees fromwhom confidential reports can be obtained.

8. A brief statement of educational philosophy.

9. A statement giving specific details of interest in theposition of Head Master, reasons for applying, andthe applicant’s possible contribution to and visionfor Trinity Grammar School.

Applications, which will close on Friday 10 March 2017 should be marked “Confidential” and be addressed to:

Mr Richard PeggChairman of the School CouncilTrinity Grammar SchoolG.P.O. Box 4540Sydney 2001AUSTRALIA

Copies of applications may also be emailed to trinityheadmaster@outlook.com