Dean of Studies – Secondary

John Paul College · Daisy Hill, QLD

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

General

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

9 July 2026

49 days remaining

Posted 20 May 2026

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About John Paul College

Enrolment

2,235

Total students

52%

Boys

48%

Girls

Staffing

147.3

Teaching FTE

121.0

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,117

ICSEA value

88th percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

51%

EAL/D Background

2%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

About the Opportunity
John Paul College (JPC) is seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Secondary School as Dean of Studies. This is a unique five (5) year opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping academic excellence, driving curriculum innovation, and ensuring the highest quality of learning outcomes for every student from Year 7 to Year 12.

As a key member of the Secondary School Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership in curriculum design, assessment and reporting, student pathways, academic integrity, and the oversight of the College’s senior academic programs.

This opportunity has arisen following the departure of a long-serving member of our Secondary School Leadership Team, who is relocating overseas to be closer to family, and we are seeking an exceptional and relational leader to build upon the academic excellence already established at the College, drive high performance into the future, and lead with purpose in alignment with our strategic intent and College values.

The Dean of Studies – Secondary leads with vision, purpose, and a deep commitment to academic excellence.

You will be responsible for:

·         Lead, mentor and build a high-performing team of Heads of Faculty, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, instructional excellence, and accountability across all faculties.

·         Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a future-focused, vertically aligned curriculum from Year 7 to Year 12, in full compliance with ACARA, QCAA, and ISQ requirements.

·         Oversee the College’s senior subject off…

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