Changing of the guard
After a six-month long search which included the engagement of specialist recruitment companies in both Australia and the United States to conduct a global search, Rabbi Yaacov Chaiton will commence as new principal in 2023.
Kesser Torah College (KTC) has announced Rabbi Yaacov Chaiton as its new principal.
Rabbi Chaiton will commence ahead of the new school year in 2023 and replace Roy Steinman, who is making aliyah in December.
His appointment comes after a six-month long search which included the engagement of specialist recruitment companies in both Australia and the United States to conduct a global search.
Holding extensive experience in multiple and varied roles across the school since 2010, Rabbi Chaiton is currently the deputy principal, as well as head of Jewish studies in the high school.
He has broad support from staff across the college, the parent body, and students alike, and has a strong relationship with Steinman, who has, and will continue to be, a mentor to him in his new role.
“It is an honour and a profound privilege to play a part in the journey of this unique institution,” Rabbi Chaiton said.
“KTC is a school that with the guidance of the Torah, continues to push the frontiers of what is possible in Jewish and general knowledge. Kesser Torah College students believe in themselves, because they know their teachers believe in them.”
Several highly qualified candidates went through an intensive selection process including multiple interview rounds with both the selection committee and external educators.
However Rabbi Chaiton clearly demonstrated the outstanding leadership qualities and credentials necessary for the role.
“During the interview process, Rabbi Chaiton was the stand-out candidate, impressing with his incisive analysis, emotional intelligence and forward-looking vision for the school,” president of the Kesser Torah College board, Shaul Shapiro said.
“He is incredibly passionate about KTC and driving it to achieve even greater success in the years ahead.”
Under Steinman’s six-year leadership, KTC has seen growth across many facets of the school, including in the areas of enrolments, subject choices and in education outcomes.
KTC prides itself on its dual curriculum program, strong HSC results in both secular and Torah studies and its nurturing and embracing culture.
Run under a Chabad ethos, it includes students with observances ranging from strictly Orthodox to traditional and non-observant.
The curriculum includes an informal Jewish education program in both the primary and high schools, and the school has a young and innovative board focused on its continued growth.
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