Head of Junior College

Concordia Lutheran College; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia Lutheran College in Toowoomba, Queensland, seeks an experienced Head of Junior College to lead the Prep–Year 6 campus and Early Learning Centre. This executive role shapes educational direction, culture and operational excellence across the Junior College in line with the College’s vision.

The successful candidate will provide values‑based leadership, drive curriculum and assessment, ensure compliance with child-safe standards and nurture community partnerships, staff wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Tertiary teaching qualifications and full QCT registration.
• Senior leadership experience in a Junior College and/or K–12 setting.
• Proven success in curriculum leadership (Prep–Year 6), assessment and reporting.
• Experience leading wellbeing, behaviour frameworks and restorative practices.
• Experience overseeing or working within Early Learning Centre services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision, culture and educational direction for Prep–Year 6 and Early Learning Centre services.
• Provide visible, values‑based leadership that promotes excellence, wellbeing, inclusion and Christian ethos.
• Oversee curriculum, assessment, reporting and instructional practice in partnership with the Leader of Curriculum (Junior College).
• Ensure compliance with QCAA, ACARA, NQF, Child Safe Standards and all relevant legislation.
• Oversee Early Learning Centre operations, governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Manage staff across the full employment lifecycle, including recruitment, induction, performance development and professional learning.
• Oversee student wellbeing, behaviour frameworks, restorative practices and inclusive education.
• Strengthen partnerships with families and representing the Junior College at key events, enrolment interviews and community forums.
• Lead risk, compliance, WHS, emergency management and policy governance.
• Managing budgets, resources and facilities planning in alignment with strategic priorities.
• Ensuring seamless K–12 alignment, particularly transition from Year 6 to Year 7.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Education

Tertiary teaching qualifications

QCT registration

Job description

Concordia Lutheran College – Toowoomba QLD

Concordia Lutheran College – Head of Junior College

Concordia Lutheran College is a leading independent K–12 Lutheran school in Toowoomba, recognised for its strong academic outcomes, inclusive culture and commitment to Christian values. The College provides a dynamic and supportive environment where students flourish, and staff are empowered to lead with purpose.

We are seeking an experienced, visionary and values‑driven Head of Junior College to lead our Prep–Year 6 campus and Early Learning Centre (Kindergarten and OSHC). This Executive Leadership role is central to shaping the educational direction, culture and operational excellence of the Junior College, ensuring alignment with the College’s strategic priorities and whole‑of‑College vision.

About the Role

The Head of Junior College is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and reports directly to the Principal. The role provides strategic, cultural, educational and operational leadership across the Junior College and Early Learning Centre, ensuring high‑quality learning, wellbeing, compliance and community engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the strategic vision, culture and educational direction for Prep–Year 6 and Early Learning Centre services.

Providing visible, values‑based leadership that promotes excellence, wellbeing, inclusion and Christian ethos.

Overseeing curriculum, assessment, reporting and instructional practice in partnership with the Leader of Curriculum (Junior College).

Ensuring compliance with QCAA, ACARA, NQF, Child Safe Standards and all relevant legislation.

Overseeing Early Learning Centre operations, governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Managing staff across the full employment lifecycle, including recruitment, induction, performance development and professional learning.

Overseeing student wellbeing, behaviour frameworks, restorative practices and inclusive education.

Strengthening partnerships with families and representing the Junior College at key events, enrolment interviews and community forums.

Leading risk, compliance, WHS, emergency management and policy governance.

Managing budgets, resources and facilities planning in alignment with strategic priorities.

Ensuring seamless K–12 alignment, particularly transition from Year 6 to Year 7.

Providing regular reporting to the Principal, Executive Leadership Team and College Council.

Leadership Scope

Executive leadership of the Junior College (Prep–Year 6) and Early Learning Centre.

Collaborative supervision of Sport Coordinator and Coordinator of Music Performance.

Strategic influence across whole‑of‑College initiatives and K–12 alignment.

Direct line management of:

Leader of Curriculum (Junior College)

Leader of Pastoral Care & Diverse Learning (Junior College)

Qualifications & Experience

Applicants should demonstrate:

Tertiary teaching qualifications and full (or eligible) QCT registration.

Senior leadership experience in a Junior College and/or K–12 setting.

Proven success in curriculum leadership (Prep–Year 6), assessment and reporting.

Experience leading wellbeing, behaviour frameworks and restorative practices.

Experience overseeing or working within Early Learning Centre services (highly regarded).

Demonstrated capability in risk, compliance, WHS and policy governance.

Accreditation (or willingness to obtain) in Lutheran education (desirable).

Current First Aid/CPR, Child Protection/Safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain).

Valid Blue Card and current driver’s licence.

Capabilities & Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

A visionary, values‑based leader aligned to Lutheran ethos.

An exceptional communicator with strong relationship‑building skills and highly visible within the community.

Skilled in people leadership, coaching, feedback and change management.

Strategic, analytical and able to manage complex operations.

Highly organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities.

Committed to innovation, professional learning and effective ICT integration.

A role model of integrity, professionalism and child‑safe practice.

Child Safety & Safeguarding

Concordia Lutheran College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All staff must:

Uphold child‑safe policies and procedures.

Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate conduct.

Complete mandatory safeguarding training and hold a valid Blue Card.

Eligibility Requirements

QCT registration

Valid Blue Card.

First Aid/CPR and Child Protection training (or willingness to obtain).