Head of Senior School

Camberwell Girls Grammar School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Camberwell Girls Grammar School in Melbourne seeks an accomplished educational leader to oversee the Senior School (Years 10–12). You will provide strategic and wellbeing leadership, shaping academic direction and student-centred policy in a school of ~300 students.

Reporting to the Principal and a core member of the School Management Team, you will lead a high-performing team, drive innovative programs, and foster strong relationships with families and staff to ensure every student thrives.

Qualifications

• Significant educational leadership experience, ideally in a Senior School or Years 10–12 environment.
• Strong understanding of contemporary teaching, wellbeing and senior secondary education.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Senior School, overseeing student learning and wellbeing.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team with a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Champion innovative educational and wellbeing programs to support student growth and development.
• Strengthen relationships with students, families and staff to build a connected Senior School community.

Skills

Educational leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Curriculum governance

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

Job description

Lead the academic, wellbeing and strategic direction of the Senior School at Camberwell Girls in this significant educational leadership opportunity.

Camberwell Girls Grammar School is a leading independent Anglican girls' school, committed to inspiring a love of learning and nurturing compassionate leaders with global mindsets.

With a strong reputation for innovation in education, Camberwell Girls provides a dynamic and supportive environment where students are encouraged to think critically, act with courage and make a meaningful contribution to the world.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Principal and forming part of the School Management Team, this is a significant leadership opportunity to shape and lead the educational experience of approximately 300 students across Years 10-12.

The Head of Senior School will provide strategic, educational and wellbeing leadership, fostering a culture of academic excellence, strong relationships and student-centred learning. Working collaboratively with the broader leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring every student is known, supported and empowered to thrive throughout their senior years and beyond.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic and operational leadership of the Senior School, with oversight of student learning, wellbeing and engagement.
• Leading and developing a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional excellence and continuous improvement.
• Championing innovative educational and wellbeing programs that support student growth, achievement and personal development.
• Strengthening relationships with students, families and staff to build a connected and supportive Senior School community.
• Contributing to whole-school strategy, educational leadership and the ongoing development of the School.

About You

We are seeking an accomplished and passionate educational leader who brings strategic vision, strong interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to supporting young people through their senior secondary years.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Significant educational leadership experience, ideally within a Senior School or Years 10-12 environment.
• A strong understanding of contemporary teaching and learning, senior secondary education and student wellbeing.
• Demonstrated success in leading, developing and inspiring high-performing teams.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative, visible and student-centred leadership style, with the ability to translate strategy into meaningful outcomes.
• A tertiary qualification in Education and current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.

Further Information and Applications

For a confidential discussion or to request a Candidate Information Pack, please contact:

Kate Deane, Senior Executive Consultant

OR

James Mundy, National Head of Executive

Start Date: Term 2, 2027, or earlier by negotiation.

The Candidate Information Pack provides further details about the opportunity and instructions on how to apply.

ANZUK Executive reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Camberwell Girls Grammar School is committed to providing a child-safe and inclusive environment. All appointments are subject to appropriate child safety and employment screening requirements.