<p>As Deputy Head of Junior Years, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Work closely with the Head of Junior Years to shape and deliver the vision for teaching and learning across Prep-Year 5.</li> <li>Support, mentor and empower Junior staff to deliver innovative and effective practice.</li> <li>Contribute to strategic decision-making and play a key role in school improvement.</li> <li>Lead with integrity, empathy, and a collaborative spirit.</li> <li>Bring energy, vision, and the ability to inspire both students and colleagues.</li> <li>Believe in nurturing every child’s potential and celebrating diversity.</li> </ul> <p>In return, we offer:</p> <ul> <li>A vibrant, supportive, and forward-thinking school community.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.</li> <li>The chance to make a lasting impact in shaping the future of our students.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Mission Statement</strong><br> Good Shepherd Lutheran College exists to provide quality Christian education in a caring environment.</p> <p><strong>About us</strong><br> Good Shepherd is a co-educational Prep to Year 12 Lutheran College that serves the families of the breathtakingly beautiful Noosa district on the Sunshine Coast.&nbsp; Centrally located 130kms from the Brisbane CBD, Good Shepherd Lutheran College is situated on a 9.5 hectare campus. The College has a total enrolment of approximately 1120 students.&nbsp; Our College is part of the ministry of The Lutheran Church in Queensland and has strong ties to the Noosa Lutheran Parish.&nbsp; Good Shepherd has built a recognised record of both academic success and Christian care.</p> <p><strong>A Partnership</strong><br> Our success at Good Shepherd can be attributed to our students, their parents or care givers and our team of talented and dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff all working to support the individual academic and welfare needs of each student.&nbsp; In our holistic approach to students, we value equity, diversity, individuality and multiculturalism.&nbsp; We strive to inspire and enable our young people to make a positive contribution to their community.</p> <p><strong>Our Curriculum</strong><br> Our curriculum provides a broad range of subjects and promotes innovation and excellence in teaching, learning and pastoral care.<br> Good Shepherd has a Junior, Middle and Senior Years organisation reflective of student needs at a particular age.&nbsp; Students benefit from comprehensive contemporary P-12 learning programs that are developmentally linked for smooth transition across each stage of schooling.</p> <p><strong>Commitment to our Staff</strong><br> At Good Shepherd Lutheran College we believe it essential to invest in the knowledge, skills and wellbeing of our staff and so make time for regular professional development. We genuinely encourage and enjoy the sense of community that exists amongst the employees of the College.</p> <p><strong>Applications close:</strong>&nbsp;<strong>Wednesday, 3rd September 2025 at 3.00pm.</strong></p> <p><strong>Applications are to include a curriculum vitae with the names of at least two referees and a letter of application outlining your suitability for the role based on the selection criteria below.</strong></p> <p><strong>For reference: &nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.gslc.qld.edu.au/documents/506/Deputy_Head_of_Junior_Years.pdf" rel="nofollow"><strong>Job Description Deputy Head of Junior Years</strong></a> &nbsp;and &nbsp;<a href="https://www.gslc.qld.edu.au/documents/507/GSLC_Staff_Code_of_Conduct_2025.pdf" rel="nofollow"><strong>GSLC Staff Code of Conduct</strong>&nbsp;</a></p> <p><strong>KEY SELECTION CRITERIA</strong></p> <ol> <li>Demonstrate how you inspire and lead a culture of high expectations, inclusion, and care for every child. <ol> <li>Demonstrate that you have the knowledge and skills required to review, develop and implement behaviour management and pastoral care policies and programs.</li> <li>Demonstrate that you are an excellent primary practitioner with proven leadership experience.</li> <li>Proven administrative skills necessary to fulfil the role of Deputy Head of Junior Years, including evidence of well-developed planning, organisational, record keeping and IT skills.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to lead and resolve escalated or serious student behaviour issues.</li> <li>Ability to build strong, positive relationships with students, families, and the wider community.</li> <li>Ability to organise special events i.e. Grandparents Day, Easter Gala, Christmas Concert etc.</li> </ol></li> </ol>