Head of Senior School - Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
19 October 2026
Posted 6 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
145.3
78.6 teaching · 66.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,111
Language other than English
71%
Girls vs boys
586 girls · 525 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Redeemer Lutheran College is seeking an outstanding executive leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Senior School - Deputy Principal.
This is a pivotal leadership position for an experienced and visionary educational leader who has successfully led large teams, driven cultural transformation, and developed high-performing staff. Reporting directly to the Principal, you will provide strategic leadership of the Senior School (Years 7-12) while contributing to the overall leadership and future direction of the College.
We are seeking a leader who understands that exceptional student outcomes are achieved through exceptional staff. As such, your primary focus will be leading, developing and inspiring teachers and middle leaders, building a culture of accountability, growth, collaboration and professional excellence.
The Opportunity
This role requires a highly capable executive leader with the presence, credibility and experience to influence culture, lead change and build leadership capacity across a large and complex school environment.
You will work closely with the Principal and Executive Leadership Team to:
- Drive a culture of professional excellence and continuous improvement.
- Develop and mentor leaders and teachers to achieve their full potential.
- Foster a high-performance culture built on trust, accountability and shared purpose.
- Lead strategic change initiatives with clarity, courage and empathy.
- Strengthen staff engagement, wellbeing and professional growth.
- Build strong alignment between College values, staff practice and student outcomes.
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