Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 21 August ****
Faith Lutheran College, Plainland is seeking an exceptional and visionary educational leader to join our Leadership Team as Head of Junior School. This is a rare and pivotal opportunity to build a sub-school from the ground up, establishing the systems, culture and identity of the Wonder and Curiosity Phases (Prep to Year 4) as the College transitions to a three sub-school model.
Located in the heart of the Lockyer Valley, Faith Lutheran College is a thriving co-educational school of more than 850 students, known for its creative, future-focused approach to learning and strong Christ-centred culture.
As the College continues its growth toward a full Prep–12 model (from ****), this is an exciting time to join a community committed to educational excellence, innovation, and authentic Christian formation.
Rather than a rigid year-level structure, the College has developed a phased learning model consisting of:
Junior School
Wonder Phase (Prep–Year 2) Opening ****
Curiosity Phase (Years 3–4) Opening ****
Middle School
Discovery Phase (Years 5–6) Opening ****
Foundation Phase (Years 7–8)
Senior School
Exploration Phase (Years 9–10)
Graduate Phase (Years *****)
The Role
Reporting to the Principal and working closely with the Deputy Principal (Education), Deputy Principal (College Life) and the College Executive Team, the Head of Junior School will lead the strategic and operational direction of our youngest learners' school experience, curriculum, wellbeing, pastoral care and co-curricular life, inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and grounded in Faith's Christ-centred culture of connection, belonging and care.
About You
You are a passionate, servant-hearted educational leader with a genuine love for young children and an active, authentic Christian faith.



You bring proven leadership experience in the early or primary years, strong curriculum expertise (including QCAA requirements, assessment and reporting), and a track record of building trust with students, staff and families. Above all, you relish the opportunity to found something new, bringing the energy, creativity and resilience to build strong foundations, systems and traditions from the ground up.
Selection Criteria
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
Tertiary qualifications in Education, with full (or eligible) registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
Proven leadership experience in a junior educational setting, ideally Prep to Year 4
Strong understanding of early literacy, numeracy and wellbeing frameworks
A deep, active commitment to the Christian faith and Lutheran school ethos
Why Join Faith Lutheran College?
Be part of an innovative and growing P–12 learning community
Shape the future of teaching and learning in a Christ-centred environment
Work alongside a committed and collaborative Executive Leadership Team
Contribute to a culture where every learner is known, valued and supported
Additional Information
The full Position Description can be viewed at:
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Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Secondary
Gender: Coed
850 Students
60 TeachingStaff
58 Non-Teaching Staff
Faith Lutheran College is an established secondary co-educational College of the Lutheran Church of Australia, Queensland District.The College is located in a delightful rural setting, on the Warrego Highway at Plainland, 76 km west of Brisbane GPO. The College serves the agriculturally rich Lockyer Valley.
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📌 Head Of Junior School (Queensland)
🏢 Lutheran Education Australia
📍 Queensland