Caulfield Grammar School is aninternationally recognised, independent, co-educational schoolcommitted toprovidingexceptional educational opportunities fromEarly Learning through to Year 12. With over 3700 studentsacross4campuses and our Student Experience Programs in YarraJunction and Kakadu, Caulfield Grammar passionately strives todeliver innovative specialist educational programs enabling qualitylearning every day, in every experience, for every learner, forlife.

TheRole

TheAssociateHead ofSchool plays a supporting role in ensuring the School’s Vision,Purpose, and Values areoperationalised, fostering a dynamicand inclusive culture thatprioritisesstudent growth,staff collaboration, and parent engagement. Reporting tothe Deputy Head ofCampus - Head of School , thisrole provides pastoral and operational leadership of the Sub-Schoolwhile ensuring the seamless coordination of operations, andsignificant events, creating an environment where every student isknown, valued, and supported.

This Associate Head of Schoolposition is for the Year 7-8 Sub School at CaulfieldCampus.

As a member of the Campus LeadershipTeam, theAssociateHead of School works withtheDeputy Head of Campus - Headof School to lead theHeadsof House team, strengthening the school’s pastoral carestructures as well as supporting the teaching and learning team toalign school-wide academic priorities. By fostering collaborationacross pastoral and academic teams and supporting school-wide andCampus initiatives, this role delivers holistic support andenhanced outcomes for students.

This will be a 3-year fixed-term Positions of Responsibility (POR) commencing in January2027.

KeyResponsibilities

- Ensure Sub-School experiencesfoster an inclusive culture where all students feel safe,connected, and are known and valued by staff for their uniquecontributions.
- Contribute to the establishmentand implementation of Sub-School shared expectations andpriorities,



ensuring alignment with the school’s strategicdirection, and drive accountability for both you and team inachieving measurableoutcomes.
- Uphold high-performancestandards by providing ongoing support to Heads andwithaim of continuous improvement ofpractice.
- Support and foster staffwellbeing and a healthy workenvironment.
- Provide leadership and directionto the Heads ofHouse, andFaculty staff across thecampus with a focus of creating a strong vibrant learningculture
- Support DeputyHead of Campus - Head of School toprovidemeaningful student leadershipopportunities, actively guiding and empowering appointedstudent leaders.
- Ensure student voice isactivelysought, respected, and integratedasappropriate intodecision-making and contributesto shaping culture of the school
- Supportandparticipatein the recruitment and induction ofstaff across the campus to ensure a high-quality andwell-integrated team.
- Support staff developmentbyprovidingmeaningful professional learningopportunities that enhance teaching effectiveness and pastoralcare
- Model and live the CaulfieldGrammar School values andbehaviours

Key SelectionCriteria

- Tertiary qualifications inEducation (postgraduate qualificationsdesirable).
- Current Victorian Institute ofTeaching (VIT) registration
- Minimum 3 years proven record asan outstanding teacher.
- Some experience leading andfostering a collaborative, inclusive, trustingculture.
- Extensive experience insupporting staff,studentsand familiestofacilitatepositive studentoutcomes.




- Some experience incollaboratively leading social emotional learningprograms.
- Experience using proactive andresponsive strategies to manage significant student behaviouraland wellbeing concerns.
- Experience in building strongrelationships with and managing multiple stakeholders,including staff, students, parent/carer/guardianand thewider community
- Ability to drive change andinspire a culture of continuousimprovement.
- Ability to foster a culture ofcollaboration and shared responsibility for student success(including student pathways).
- Confident and articulatepublicspeakerwith solid written communicationskills.

Why Caulfield GrammarSchool

Our culture is defined by the fivevalues: Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Creativity, ThrivingTogether, Embracing Diversity, and Living Wholeheartedly. Thesevalues guide the way we work together with passion and authenticitybased on our guiding principle of a Mind forLife.

For more information about pursuing acareer of excellence at Caulfield Grammar School, pleasevisitour EmploymentPage .

OurBenefits

- Competitive base and 13%Superannuation
- Continuous professionaldevelopment opportunities
- Access to outstanding facilitiesand resources with free onsiteparking
- Health & Wellbeing activitiesthroughout the year
- Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
- Access to BENY with discountsexclusive to Caulfield employees

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Caulfield Grammar School is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our School community. All employees, direct/indirect contact volunteers, third party contractors and external education providers are required to comply with our Child and Youth Safe Policy and our Child and Youth Safe Code of Conduct.

Applicants will be required to undergo background checks as per the Schools Security Vetting Policy and guidelines.

Attachments: - Associate Head of School PD.pdf

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📌 Associate Head of School (7-8) (Melbourne)
🏢 Caulfield Grammar School
📍 Melbourne