Executive Deputy Head of Secondary – Years 7–12

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Employer superannuation

Additional leave

Apple devices

Discounted school fees

Parental leave

Job summary

Immanuel Lutheran College on the Sunshine Coast invites experienced educational leaders to apply for the Deputy Head of Secondary School (Years 7–12). You will join the Executive Leadership Team, shaping educational direction, student wellbeing and operational excellence across the secondary school, in a faith-based independent college.

You bring contemporary leadership, strong relational capability, and a commitment to child safety and Lutheran identity.

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 knowledge of teaching, learning, student wellbeing and adolescent development.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead staff and contribute to improvement.
• Experience managing complex student, staff and parent matters.
• Interpersonal, communication, organisational and influencing capability.
• Commitment to child safety and high professional standards.
• Commitment to Christian ethos and Lutheran identity of the College.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior educational, pastoral, cultural and operational leadership across Years 7 to 12.
• Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to reflect mission and strategic priorities in daily student and staff experiences.
• Lead across learning, wellbeing, culture, staff development and risk management.
• Drive alignment and consistency across teams and ensure effective decision-making and communication.
• Support Head of Secondary School and act on their behalf when required.
• Contribute to the broader strategic direction of the College.

Skills

Leadership experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Educational leadership

Education

QCT registration or eligibility

Teaching qualifications

Postgraduate leadership qualification (Desirable)

Job description

Immanuel Lutheran College on the Sunshine Coast invites experienced educational leaders to apply for the Deputy Head of Secondary School (Years 7–12). You will join the Executive Leadership Team, shaping educational direction, student wellbeing and operational excellence across the secondary school, in a faith-based independent college.

You bring contemporary leadership, strong relational capability, and a commitment to child safety and Lutheran identity.