Working at Ivanhoe

Career

‘The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.’ – Eleanor Roosevelt

An Ivanhoe Learner is Innovative and Ethical.

As a place of learning, Ivanhoe Grammar School supports the ongoing professional development of our staff. Regardless of their role, our staff are encouraged to expand their knowledge, skills and experience and are supported to do and be their best. Our libraries are also there to support both professional and personal interests and learning.

Initiatives and benefits our School has in place to nurture and develop our staff in support of their careers, include:

• Our Coaching & Career Development program
• Leadership Development Program
• Academic Peer Interest Teams
• Opportunities to participate in international trips, our First Nations program, the Round Square International Conference, sport, camps, working groups and committees
• Our MyCoach programs for staff and leaders

Community

‘Unity is strength. When there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved’ – Mattie Stepanek

An Ivanhoe Learner is Collaborative and Compassionate.

Together at our Ivanhoe, we build a sense of belonging and community. Committed to diversity and inclusion, we acknowledge that rich diversity and greater inclusion makes our school community stronger. Our programs and activities give all of our people the opportunity to get involved, to drive an inclusive community, to connect and provide a sense of belonging. These include:

• Regular morning teas and after work gatherings
• Book clubs, social clubs, Common Room Association/Staff Association events
• Regular professional development days
• Annual Board of Governors event for all staff
• Fund raising, a Staff Scholarship Fund and opportunities to volunteer

Financial Health

‘To be truly rich includes not only financial freedom but developing rich, meaningful relationships, enriching your health, and enjoying a rich balance between your career and your personal life’ – Jack Canfield

An Ivanhoe Learner is Balanced and Ethical.

Additional to salary, the financial benefits of working at Ivanhoe Grammar School include:

• Paid parental leave and generous personal and annual leave opportunities
• Discounts for financial advice and academic tuition fees
• Salary packaging and employer-paid insurance premiums
• Mycoach for money program
• Free on-site parking

Mental Health

‘Reflective thinking turns experience into insight’. John C Maxwell

An Ivanhoe Learner is Reflective and Courageous.

Our mental health is important at every stage of our lives, impacting our daily thoughts, behaviours and our general outlook on life. When we enjoy good mental health, we have a sense of purpose and direction, we have the energy to do the things we want to do and we feel connected to others.

To support our people’s health and wellbeing and to help them to look after themselves, we offer the following programs.

• Best You Program supported by our wellbeing partner, Benestar
• Supporting leave arrangements to help you care for you and your family
• Coaching & Career Development program
• Inclusion Strategy
• Reconciliation Action Plan

Physical Health

‘Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.’ – Albert Einstein

An Ivanhoe Learner is Balanced and Innovative.

Ivanhoe Grammar School is a place where we want all of our staff to be their best and to feel their best. Physical wellbeing is about having the health and energy to do the things you want to do and get things done daily. Physical wellbeing encompasses moving your body (exercise), eating well balanced meals (nutrition), sleeping, receiving medical and dental care. As a school that is committed to a broad education, being physically healthy is important in so many ways – to allow us to fulfil our roles to our best capacity, to role model to our students and to have the energy that will foster an engaged environment

Our School has in place various initiatives and benefits to support our physical health and wellbeing, including:

• Annual flu vaccination
• Dedicated regular wellbeing activity sessions participating in staff-run activities such as yoga and walking groups
• Onsite vehicle and bicycle parking
• Onsite cafeterias offering a range of meals and healthy snacks
• Onsite gym access
• Our MyCoach for Nutrition program