JASON BURGESS
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Principal
Christway College
01.2022 - Current
- CSA Survey data demonstrates that the ‘Christian’ aspect of the education at Christway has ‘increased’ since the last survey and that parents rate the school as more Christ centred than previously
- I have guided staff to make improvement in the ‘academic’ component of the educational offering to the point where Christway was compared with Haileybury in the Herald and we have achieved the best Naplan results in then life of the College
- Fostering a positive work environment with staff by setting the tone and following through with initiatives and with behaviour management strategies
- I have deliberately limited the initiatives where previously lots were started but none embedded. Initiatives have only focussed on high impact teaching and learning strategies
- I have tried to prioritise each individual’s wellbeing and made it a constant focus to encourage them to look after themselves and talked to them about how to streamline their roles and encouraged them to also reflect this to their staff
- Surveys conducted by both CSA and ISV have shown that our parents feel a strong sense of engagement with the school and feel welcomed and connected, we rate more highly than similar independent and Christian schools (66% of parents reported an excellent/good connection to and engagement with the school, compared to 56% for similar schools)
- Enrolments have grown steadily in each of the last 3 years
Principal
Australis Christian College
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Prep to Year 8 College currently operating as a Campus of Lighthouse Christian
- Accountable to the Executive Principal and Board to manage overall operations of Australis Christian College
- Ensure compliance with VRQA, policy/procedures and achievement of minimum performance/assessment outcomes, standards and procedures determined by government
- Provide academic and administrative leadership of the school, oversight of approximately 20 staff
- Encourage the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning
- Develop and maintain the strategic and academic planning functions including the setting of goals and targets in the context of the organisational operational goals
- Establish a school wide vision of commitment to high standards and the success of all students
- Foster a climate that has respect for every member of the school community
- Promote a culture where teachers are working together developing and aligning curriculum, instructional practice, assessments and participating in peer observations
- Work to increase student achievement and wellbeing by improving the quality of instruction
- Analyse data to pinpoint problems, understand their nature and causes and provide solutions
- Prep to Year 8 College currently operating as a Campus of Lighthouse Christian
Deputy Principal, Head of Junior Schools
Maranatha Christian School
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: ELC to Year 12 College with three separate campuses
- The College nurtures and empowers students to reach their full potential academically, emotionally and spiritually
- Accountable to the Principal/CEO and Board to manage overall operations of the Doveton and Officer campuses
- Ensure compliance with VRQA, policy/procedures and achievement of minimum performance/assessment outcomes, standards and procedures determined by government
- Provide academic and administrative leadership of the primary schools, oversight of approximately 50 staff
- Encourage the pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning
- Develop and maintain the strategic and academic planning functions including the setting of goals and targets in the context of the organisational operational goals
- Establish a school wide vision of commitment to high standards and the success of all students
- Foster a climate that has respect for every member of the school community with a welcoming, solution oriented professional environment
- Promote a culture where teachers are working together developing and aligning curriculum, instructional practice, assessments and participating in peer observations
- Work to increase student achievement and wellbeing by improving the quality of instruction
- Analyse data to pinpoint problems, understand their nature and causes and provide solutions
- ELC to Year 12 College with three separate campuses
- The College nurtures and empowers students to reach their full potential academically, emotionally and spiritually
Deputy Principal/Head of Primary
Heatherton Christian College
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Accountable to the Principal and Board to manage overall operations of the College
- Ensure compliance with VRQA, policy/procedures and achievement of minimum performance/assessment outcomes, standards and procedures determined by government
- Meet with Executive Leadership Team to provide input regarding strategic development of the College
- Support the Principal with the College's operational planning; as well as assisting to promote and develop the learning culture of the College and lead staff in the provision of a robust education
- Undertake the Principal's delegated functions at any time when the Principal is away from the College
- Recruit, lead, manage, coach, mentor and support a team of teaching staff (30) inspiring and equipping them to teach with passion and competence
- Undertake face-to-face teaching duties (have taught all primary year levels and secondary maths classes up to year 9) and work with CRTs and internal staff to ensure full coverage of the College's teaching program on a day-to-day basis
- Coordinate and run meetings including staff meetings, open/information days/nights, annual Presentation Evening event, staff professional development activities, parent meetings, and parent/teacher nights
- Coordinate and run student activities and leadership program - includes SRC, pastoral care program, chapel, assemblies, ministry teams, camps, mission trips, outdoor education program, excursions, and other co-curricular activities
- Coordinate and administer the NAPLAN at all levels
- Contribute to student recruitment including organisation of open evenings, college representation at school transition evenings and other marketing activities
- Oversee student application and interviewing process and liaise with partner schools to ensure appropriate transition and guidance processes/events
- As a Member of ICT Committee - coordinate strategic development and promote use of ICT systems to support curriculum delivery and record student progress
- Assist in development of ICT related policies
- Ensure student discipline is maintained and that behaviour management policies and procedures are implemented appropriately
- Ensure vulnerable learners and those identified as gifted are adequately supported with appropriate learning experiences
- Manage budget and resources directly applicable to the Primary School
- Help prepare and manage production of the College's Annual Report
Teacher
Heatherton Christian College
01.2005 - 01.2007
Teacher
Mentone Grammar
01.2000 - 01.2004
Teacher
Christchurch Primary, London UK
01.1994 - 01.1999
Teacher
01.1989 - 01.1993
Timeline
Campus Principal
Christway College
01.2022 - Current
Principal
Australis Christian College
01.2020 - 01.2021
Deputy Principal, Head of Junior Schools
Maranatha Christian School
01.2015 - 01.2019
Deputy Principal/Head of Primary
Heatherton Christian College
01.2008 - 01.2014
Teacher
Heatherton Christian College
01.2005 - 01.2007
Teacher
Mentone Grammar
01.2000 - 01.2004
Teacher
Christchurch Primary, London UK
01.1994 - 01.1999
Teacher
01.1989 - 01.1993
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