Justin Henderson
Sale,Australia
Summary
Experienced educator and educational leader with a proven track record in academic leadership and school administration. Demonstrated capabilities as a leader within primary, secondary, and system-level settings, driving improvements across student and staff wellbeing, teaching and learning, professional development, and change management. Strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in curriculum development, teacher mentorship, and fostering a collaborative environment. Known for enhancing faculty performance through collaborative efforts. Reliable team player with the ability to adapt to dynamic educational needs. Experience in staff and student recruitment, school operations, budgeting, community engagement, and growth. Reliable, flexible nature and adeptness at driving student success and school improvement initiatives. Prepared for leadership and administrative responsibilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Principal (Acting), Head of Campus (Acting), Director of Wellbeing, Head of VCE, VCAL and VET, Career Practitioner,
Gippsland Grammar
03.2019 - Current
- Leading the staffing and recruitment of the Garnsey Campus through collaborating with the Human Resource Manager and timetable organisers
- Implementing staff lead briefings to enhance staff collegiality and morale
- Leading a staff team in the review of school wellbeing practices and proposal of improvements in delivery of student and staff programs
- Collaborating with leadership team and School board in the initial phases of the Strategic Planning process in open, clear and concise dialogue
- Being nominated by Principal and accepting the role of Head of Campus (Acting) and subsequently Deputy Principal (Acting) when staffing needs arose, whilst maintaining my substantial role at the same time
- Implemented successful intervention strategies to support struggling students and close achievement gaps.
- Led cross-disciplinary teams to develop integrated curricula, fostering critical thinking skills in students.
- Served as a positive role model and leader within the school community, fostering an environment of respect, trust, and support among all stakeholders.
- Spearheaded professional development programs to foster teacher growth, resulting in improved student performance and engagement.
- Enhanced school performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and collaborating with teachers to improve lesson plans.
- Assisted in hiring new faculty members who were dedicated to excellence in teaching and committed to student success.
- Managed budgets effectively while prioritizing resources for maximum impact on student outcomes.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behaviour.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
Leading Teacher
Sale College
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Developing a delivery model for VCAL to address a need for increased engagement, attendance, and outcomes for young people in their education
- Inheriting a team that had been working independently for some time, building relationships with staff, and reviewing current practice were priorities
- As well as student focused goals, it became imperative to restore the relationship between the team of teachers in VCAL and the remainder of the school
- Achievements included coaching a Yr 12 student in her application and interview process to achieve an apprenticeship position at Loy Yang B Power Station
- Leading the evolution of the Sale College Valedictory from a small on campus gathering, to an event celebrating student success with the School Community at the Wellington Entertainment Centre
- This included the review, application for and oversight of the event budget, managing a small team of staff and collaborating with team leaders in the development of a program, dress requirements, certificate presentations and formal speeches
Education Advisor
Catholic Education Office Sale
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Providing system level advice to schools in the development of their Strategic Plan through leading staff workshops, presentations, and practice reviews
- Supporting the implementation of a vertical pastoral system at St Peter’s College in Cranbourne to enhance staff and student collegiality and collective pastoral care
Education
Certificate III - Information Technology (Cyber stream)
Victoria University
03.2025
Graduate Certificate - Career Development Practice
Career Education Association of Victoria
01.2020
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
IVET Institute
01.2019
Master of Education - Student Wellbeing
The University of Melbourne
01.2008
Advanced Diploma - Business Management
University of Ballarat
01.2005
Bachelor of Education - Physical Education
University of Ballarat
01.2001
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Staff management
- Effective Stakeholder Engagement
- Team collaboration
- Strategic Organizational Leadership
- Proficient in Organizational Coordination
- Collaborative Leadership Approach
- Stakeholder Involvement
- Educational Personnel Management
- Project Program Implementation
Professional Memberships and Networks
- Australian Council for Educational Leadership (ACEL), Member, Current
- Victorian Institute of Teaching, Current
- Association of Heads of Independent Schools Australia (AHISA), Aspirant Member, Current
- Ecumenical Schools Australia, Current
- AHISA Aspirant Principal Program, 2023
Timeline
Deputy Principal (Acting), Head of Campus (Acting), Director of Wellbeing, Head of VCE, VCAL and VET, Career Practitioner,
Gippsland Grammar
03.2019 - Current
Leading Teacher
Sale College
09.2017 - 03.2019
Education Advisor
Catholic Education Office Sale
01.2010 - 01.2012
Graduate Certificate - Career Development Practice
Career Education Association of Victoria
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
IVET Institute
Master of Education - Student Wellbeing
The University of Melbourne
Advanced Diploma - Business Management
University of Ballarat
Bachelor of Education - Physical Education
University of Ballarat
Certificate III - Information Technology (Cyber stream)
Victoria University
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