Executive Deputy Head of Secondary School (Years 7–12)

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive senior leadership package

Additional employer superannuation

Additional annual leave

Apple devices provided

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Immanuel Lutheran College on the Sunshine Coast seeks an experienced Deputy Head of Secondary to join the Executive Leadership Team for Years 7–12. You will translate strategic priorities into educational, pastoral and operational outcomes, working with the Head of Secondary, Principal and other leaders to deliver a cohesive student experience.

You will lead across learning, wellbeing and school culture while upholding Christian and Lutheran identity in a thriving P–12 community.

Qualifications

• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Appropriate teaching qualifications and significant teaching experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a secondary educational setting.
• Strong contemporary knowledge of teaching, learning, student wellbeing and adolescent development.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead staff, support positive culture and contribute to educational and organisational improvement.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex student, staff and parent matters.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, organisational and influencing capability.
• Demonstrated commitment to child safety, safeguarding and high professional standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to the Christian ethos and Lutheran identity of Immanuel Lutheran College.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across learning, teaching and continuous educational improvement.
• Oversee student wellbeing, pastoral care, behaviour and safeguarding.
• Shape Secondary School culture, identity and student experience.
• Lead staff performance development and support colleagues.
• Implement strategic and operational priorities for the Secondary School.
• Guide student engagement, leadership pathways and co-curricular experiences.
• Ensure effective day-to-day operations, systems, resourcing and risk management.
• Manage complex student, parent, and staff matters with sound judgement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Educational leadership

Staff development

Strategic planning

Education

Teaching qualifications

QTQ registration/eligibility

Job description

Immanuel Lutheran College on the Sunshine Coast seeks an experienced Deputy Head of Secondary to join the Executive Leadership Team for Years 7–12. You will translate strategic priorities into educational, pastoral and operational outcomes, working with the Head of Secondary, Principal and other leaders to deliver a cohesive student experience.

You will lead across learning, wellbeing and school culture while upholding Christian and Lutheran identity in a thriving P–12 community.