Dean of Senior School

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Pool & gym access

Parking

Public transport access

Job summary

St Kevin’s College in Melbourne, Australia, invites an experienced educational leader to assume the role of Dean of Senior School. This ongoing teaching role includes a three-year fixed-term leadership appointment commencing 27 January 2027.

The Dean will provide strategic, pastoral and academic leadership across the Senior School, with a strong emphasis on student wellbeing and safeguarding in a faith-based independent school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a senior school or equivalent
• Proven ability to drive wellbeing and safeguarding practices
• Track record of strategic school improvement and governance

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, pastoral and academic leadership across the Senior School.
• Lead Heads of House, Tutors and pastoral teams to support student outcomes.
• Embed safeguarding, welfare, and student safety across all College activities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Pastoral care

Student wellbeing

Safeguarding

Job description

St Kevin’s College is a leading independent Catholic Boys' School, committed to standards of excellence in the formation of young people, educating boys from ELC (co-ed) to Year 12.

We strive with compassion and integrity for the development of the whole person, integrating spiritual development, academic success, cultural awareness and sporting participation. St Kevin’s has developed a strong academic tradition where each boy is encouraged to take responsibility for his own learning in an environment that values knowledge and scholarship.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate educational leader to provide strategic, pastoral and academic leadership across our Senior School.

The position of Dean of Senior School is an ongoing teaching role with a three year fixed-term leadership appointment commencing 27 January 2027.

About You

You have previous experience in strategic leadership and direction supported by a strong background in student wellbeing, pastoral care and safeguarding.

Previous experience leading Heads of House, Tutors and pastoral teams, will be highly desirable.

Above all, the successful candidate will be a visible, inspiring and student focused leader, committed to creating an environment in which every student can thrive.

• A strong community which carries a rich history of academic excellence and holistic education
• A solid focus on internal and external professional development
• Salary packaging options
• Access to pool and gym facilities
• Parking available and closeto public transport with onsite access to Heyington Train Station platform

Applications close: Friday 16 October 2026, 4pm. Applicants must have a 'right to work' in Australia, and VIT. Interviews will be conducted prior to the end of October 2026.

Child Protection

St Kevin's College is committed to the creation and maintenance of a child safe school environment. The care, safety and welfare of students are embedded in policies and procedures which ensure a commitment to zero tolerance of child abuse. Please read and review the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct and Child Protection and Safety Policy found on the Policy & Reports page of our website.www.stkevins.vic.edu.au