Deputy Principal - Secondary

Minarah College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Minarah College in Sydney's south west seeks an experienced Deputy Principal – Secondary to join the Executive Leadership Team. The role consolidates leadership across teaching, learning and operations for the Secondary School, providing strategic, instructional and regulatory oversight.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the Principal, Heads and staff to drive student achievement, wellbeing and engagement, ensure NESA compliance, timetabling and reporting, and advance the College's

Qualifications

• Appropriate teaching and tertiary qualifications, together with current NESA accreditation.
• Significant educational leadership experience within a secondary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the secondary curriculum, assessment requirements, NESA regulations and HSC.
• Demonstrated experience in school operations, including Sentral timetabling.
• A strong commitment to the Islamic ethos, values and educational vision of Minarah College.

Responsibilities

• Strategic and Educational Leadership across the Secondary School, supporting the College's Vision and Strategic Plan.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen teaching, learning, student achievement, engagement and wellbeing.
• Take overall responsibility for Secondary timetable development and operational systems.
• Provide leadership for NAPLAN and HSC improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Foster staff development, mentorship and accountability across the leadership team.
• Lead student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and engagement initiatives.
• Maintain clear communication with staff, students and families and support community engagement.

Job description

Position Title: Deputy Principal – Secondary
Employment Type: Full-Time
Commencement Date: Term 1, 2027
Location: Minarah College, Sydney NSW

About Minarah College

Minarah College is a co-educational Islamic school located in Sydney's South West, committed to providing a high-quality education within a supportive Islamic faith-based environment. The College fosters a collaborative, respectful and productive culture for staff while providing students with a strong academic, Islamic, sporting, extracurricular and wellbeing experience.

Guided by its core values of Respect, Opportunities, Care, Knowledge and Service (ROCKS), together with faith, integrity, perseverance, leadership and teamwork, Minarah College is committed to continuous improvement, strong academic outcomes, student wellbeing, professional development, effective governance and strong partnerships with parents and the wider community.

The Opportunity

Minarah College is seeking an experienced and highly capable educational leader to join the Executive Leadership Team as Deputy Principal – Secondary.

As part of the College’s leadership restructure, responsibilities previously shared across the Deputy Principal – Teaching & Learning and Deputy Principal – Operations portfolios will be consolidated into this single Deputy Principal – Secondary position.

The successful candidate will provide strategic, instructional and operational leadership across the Secondary School, working closely with the Principal, Executive Leadership Team, Heads of Department, Heads of Discipline, Heads of Stage and teaching staff.

The role requires a leader who can combine strong educational leadership with effective operations, compliance, accountability, staff development and team building.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic and Educational Leadership

Provide strategic and instructional leadership across the Secondary School, supporting the implementation of the College’s Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan.

Lead initiatives that strengthen teaching, learning, student achievement, engagement and wellbeing.

Support Heads of Department, Heads of Discipline and Heads of Stage to achieve high standards.

2. Timetabling and Operations

Take overall responsibility for the development, implementation and maintenance of the Secondary timetable using Sentral.

Ensure effective staffing, class organisation, supervision, events and daily operations.

Establish systems that are proactive, efficient and responsive to the needs of the College.

3. NAPLAN and HSC Improvement

Provide strong leadership in strategic planning and the development and implementation of targeted strategies to improve NAPLAN and HSC outcomes.

4. NESA, Compliance and Accountability

Ensure the Secondary School meets all relevant NESA, HSC, regulatory and College requirements.

Maintain oversight of curriculum, assessment, accreditation, reporting and documentation.

Ensure key deadlines are clearly communicated, monitored and met.

5. Staff Leadership and Development

Build a collaborative, professional and accountable staff culture.

Provide clear direction, mentoring and feedback.

Support professional development, strengthen teamwork and address performance and operational matters promptly and professionally.

6. Student Wellbeing and Behaviour

Provide leadership in student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance and engagement.

Ensure consistent implementation of College policies.

Promote a safe, respectful and supportive learning environment.

7. Communication and Community Engagement

Maintain clear and professional communication with staff, students and parents.

Work collaboratively with families and stakeholders to address concerns, support student outcomes and promote the College’s values and Islamic ethos.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contribute to whole-College strategic planning, policy development and decision-making.

Work collaboratively across Primary and Secondary.

Support the Principal in implementing College-wide priorities and initiatives.

Key Selection Criteria & Attributes

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

Appropriate teaching and tertiary qualifications, together with current NESA accreditation.

Significant educational leadership experience within a secondary school setting.

Strong knowledge and understanding of the secondary curriculum, assessment requirements, NESA regulations and HSC requirements.

Demonstrated experience in school operations, including Sentral timetabling.

Strong organisational, communication and people-leadership skills.

A proven ability to meet compliance obligations and organisational deadlines.

A demonstrated commitment to academic improvement, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

A strong commitment to the Islamic ethos, values and educational vision of Minarah College.

Strategic, instructional and collaborative leadership capability.

The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

A solutions-focused and decisive approach to leadership.

A commitment to staff development, student achievement and wellbeing.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable / Advantageous

Previous experience as a Deputy Principal or comparable senior school leader will be highly regarded.

Experience in Sentral administration, NESA compliance, HSC coordination, curriculum leadership, staff development, strategic planning and leading organisational change will be advantageous.

Why Work at Minarah College?

Minarah College offers opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, innovation and meaningful contribution to a growing Islamic educational community.

Staff have access to professional development opportunities, an Employee Assistance Program, opportunities for further study, generous resource support and opportunities for leadership and career development within a collaborative and values-driven environment.

Minarah College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Minarah College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

For more information about Minarah College, please visit our website at www.minarah.nsw.edu.au