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Head of Middle School

Applications are warmly invited from accomplished and relational leaders to become the next Head of Middle School at Methodist Ladies' College (MLC).

Head of Middle School at Methodist Ladies’ College (MLC)

The Role MLC is seeking an outstanding educational leader to lead its Middle School, comprising approximately 585 students across Years 9 and 10.

Reporting directly to the Principal and as a member of the College Leadership Team, the Head of Middle School has both strategic and operational responsibility for the Middle School and contributes to the broader leadership and direction of the College.

The Head of Middle School plays an important role in creating a positive, inclusive and aspirational culture for students and staff, with a strong sense of belonging, connection and shared purpose. A highly visible leader, they will build strong relationships with students, staff and families and work collaboratively across the College to ensure MLC’s learning and wellbeing priorities meet the particular needs of students in Years 9 and 10.

The Middle School provides an engaging and supportive environment for students in Years 9 and 10, complemented by distinctive experiences including MLC Marshmead, the College’s eight-week residential program in East Gippsland, and the Melbourne Term Program.

The role requires an experienced educational leader with a solid understanding of adolescent girls who can combine strategic leadership with the effective day-to-day leadership of a large and vibrant Middle School community.

About MLC MLC is a leading independent girls’ day and boarding school in Melbourne.

We inspire students to be independent, resilient and ambitious learners, so they feel confident to contribute to society and embrace the challenges and opportunities in life.

Through our unmatched breadth of integrated learning and wellbeing experiences and environments,



we support students to find and nurture their individual interests and talents, and achieve their best.

The Opportunity In this role, you will:

- Provide strategic and operational leadership of the Years 9 and 10 Middle School
- Foster a positive and aspirational culture that supports learning, wellbeing, belonging and student engagement
- Lead and develop a high-performing, collaborative Middle School team
- Champion contemporary, evidence-informed educational practice and continuous improvement
- Build strong and authentic relationships with students, staff, families and the broader College community
- Contribute strategically as a member of the College Leadership Team

You Are

- An accomplished educational leader with experience leading people, programs and outcomes
- Passionate about the education, development and wellbeing of adolescent girls
- A highly visible and relational leader who builds trust, connection and shared purpose
- Skilled in leading teams and creating positive, inclusive and aspirational cultures
- A strategic thinker who can balance educational vision with effective day-to-day leadership
- Collaborative, courageous and committed to continuous improvement

Applicants must hold appropriate tertiary qualifications and current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration. Postgraduate qualifications will be well regarded.

Applications close: Thursday 24 September 2026, 5 pm Applications will be reviewed as received. MLC reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Child Safety Commitment

Child Safety MLC is committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children and young people. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child-protected and child-friendly environment where students are secure, feel safe and are supported to thrive.



All members of the MLC community share responsibility for promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of students.

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