<p>Redeemer Lutheran College is seeking an outstanding executive leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as <strong>Head of Senior School - Deputy Principal.</strong></p> <p>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. &nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>You will work closely with the Principal and Executive Leadership Team to:</p> <ul> <li>Drive a culture of professional excellence and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Develop and mentor leaders and teachers to achieve their full potential. &nbsp;</li> <li>Foster a high-performance culture built on trust, accountability and shared purpose.</li> <li>Lead strategic change initiatives with clarity, courage and empathy.</li> <li>Strengthen staff engagement, wellbeing and professional growth. &nbsp;</li> <li>Build strong alignment between College values, staff practice and student outcomes. &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>You are an accomplished educational executive who has successfully led significant teams through periods of growth, change and improvement.&nbsp; You will bring:</p> <ul> <li>Extensive senior leadership experience in a school or similarly complex educational setting.</li> <li>Demonstrated success in leading organisational and cultural change.</li> <li>A proven ability to lift staff performance through coaching, mentoring and professional accountability.</li> <li>Exceptional people leadership skills and experience managing large and diverse teams.</li> <li>The ability to have courageous conversations while building trust and strong professional relationships.</li> <li>Strong strategic thinking and organisational leadership capability.</li> <li>Experience leading leaders, building leadership pipelines and developing future talent.</li> <li>Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.</li> <li>A commitment to educational excellence and continuous improvement.</li> <li>Alignment with the Christian values and mission of the College. &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;Key Leadership Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide executive leadership of the Senior School and contribute to whole-of-College strategic direction.</li> <li>Lead and develop teachers, middle leaders and support staff to achieve high standards of professional practice. &nbsp;</li> <li>Build a culture where excellence, accountability and collaboration are expected and supported.</li> <li>Oversee staff performance, development, succession planning and leadership growth.</li> <li>Partner with key leaders to enhance teaching quality, student wellbeing and operational effectiveness.</li> <li>Lead strategic improvement initiatives and support the implementation of College priorities.</li> <li>Deputise for the Principal and represent the College with professionalism and integrity when required. &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;Why This Role?</strong></p> <p>This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact, not simply by managing a school, but by shaping its culture, developing its people and fostering an environment where staff and students thrive.</p> <p>You will join a highly regarded College community committed to excellence, continuous improvement and the development of every learner and every educator.</p> <p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p> <p>Please submit your application via SEEK by 5pm<strong> Monday 19 October 2026. </strong>Your application should include:</p> <ul> <li>Current Curriculum Vitae</li> <li>Cover Letter outlining your leadership experience and suitability for the role</li> </ul> <p><strong>Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to providing a child-safe environment where the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people are prioritised. All staff are expected to actively support and uphold the College's child-safe policies and practices.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Redeemer Lutheran College values the diversity of our community and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all staff feel respected, supported and able to contribute their best.</strong></p>