Deputy Head of Senior School - Academic Excellence and Growth

Lauriston Girls' School · Armadale, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

28 September 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 8 Sep 2026

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About Lauriston Girls' School

Year range

Prep-12

School staff (FTE)

196.2

126.3 teaching · 69.9 non-teaching

Students per teacher

7.4:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

935

Language other than English

45%

Girls vs boys

935 girls · boys

100%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Lauriston Girls' School is seeking an outstanding educational leader to join us as Deputy Head of Senior School – Academic Excellence and Growth. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to lead teaching and learning within the Senior School and work closely with staff and students to foster academic excellence, growth and aspiration across Years 7 to 12.

About Lauriston

Established in 1901, Lauriston Girls’ School has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, educational innovation and a deep commitment to empowering young women. From our renowned Howqua Year 9 campus program to our Reggio Emilia-inspired Early Learning Centre, Lauriston is a vibrant and progressive learning community. Our values of Relationships, Courage, Creativity, Intellectual Curiosity and Engagement in Life underpin everything we do.

About the Role

  • Commencing January 2027
  • Deputy Head of Senior School Position of Responsibility – 3 year tenure
  • Ongoing Senior School teaching position
  • Member of the Senior School Executive Team

Reporting to the Head of Senior School, the Deputy Head of Senior School – Academic Excellence and Growth provides leadership for curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, reporting and academic achievement across Years 7 to 12. The role oversees the successful delivery of Lauriston's VCE and IBDP programmes and is responsible for ensuring high standards of learning, academic progress and student achievement across the Senior School.

As a member of the Senior School Executive Team, the position works closely with Heads of Faculty, curriculum leaders and the Deputy…

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