2027 Deputy Principal - Head of Primary
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
4 September 2026
About Donvale Christian College
School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
206.8
129.8 teaching · 77 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,623
Language other than English
35%
Girls vs boys
779 girls · 844 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
2027 Deputy Principal – Head of Primary
Donvale Christian College is a leading Christian Independent P-12 school with a flourishing learning community that cultivates a culture of purposeful and transformational learning. We believe that each learner has unique God-given capabilities, intelligences and strengths and we seek to design educational experiences that value their diversity, foster their curiosity and empower them to take agency over their own learning.
We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Deputy Principal – Head of Primary to join our College's Senior Leadership Team and provide strategic and operational leadership for our Primary School. This exciting opportunity has arisen following the promotion of our current Head of Primary to the role of Vice Principal.
This key leadership role is responsible for fostering a thriving Christ-centred learning community, championing excellence in teaching and learning, and nurturing the wellbeing, engagement, and development of students and staff.
Working collaboratively with the Vice Principal and senior leaders, the Deputy Principal – Head of Primary will lead the implementation of the College’s vision and strategic priorities within the Primary School, ensuring high-quality educational outcomes, a strong culture of care and effective day-to-day operations.
This full-time position is offered as a five-year fixed-term contract, providing an outstanding opportunity for a passionate and experienced educational leader to make a significant impact on the life of the College while shaping the learning journey of our youngest st…