Deputy Principal & Middle School Leader (Years 7-9)

Inspired Education Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group in Sydney seeks a Deputy Principal and Head of Middle School to lead academic and pastoral life for Years 7–9, in partnership with the Principal. The role shapes curriculum, wellbeing, compliance, and community engagement while ensuring alignment with the school’s vision.

You will mentor Middle School leaders, manage regulatory requirements (NESA), oversee program delivery, data-informed improvements, and contribute to a dynamic, inclusive learning environment across

Qualifications

• Proven track record of raising academic standards and driving measurable improvement in student outcomes.
• Extensive leadership experience within a high-performing secondary school environment, ideally within an independent school.
• Demonstrated success in leading Years 7-9 academic and pastoral programs, with evidence of improved student outcomes and engagement.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and inspire staff to deliver excellence in teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Strategic thinker with the capacity to use data and evidence to inform decision making and improve academic performance.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with students, staff, parents and the wider school community.
• Highly developed organisational, operational and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with the Executive Principal to deliver Middle School strategy and excellence across Years 7-9.
• Academic Leadership (Years 7-9): Oversee Stage 4 and Stage 5 curriculum, assessment, reporting, and student achievement.
• Staff Leadership and Professional Culture: Lead, mentor, and develop Middle School leaders and teachers.
• Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care: Oversee pastoral care, student wellbeing, behaviour standards, attendance, and early intervention strategies.
• Operations and Compliance: Manage Middle School operations, major events, and regulatory compliance, and act as Principal when required.
• Community Engagement: Build strong partnerships with parents and represent the Middle School professionally within the wider school community.

Skills

Academic leadership

People leadership

Data-informed decision making

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Masters of Education (desirable)

Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership (highly regarded)

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) accreditation

Job description

Inspired Education Group in Sydney seeks a Deputy Principal and Head of Middle School to lead academic and pastoral life for Years 7–9, in partnership with the Principal. The role shapes curriculum, wellbeing, compliance, and community engagement while ensuring alignment with the school’s vision.

You will mentor Middle School leaders, manage regulatory requirements (NESA), oversee program delivery, data-informed improvements, and contribute to a dynamic, inclusive learning environment across