Deputy Head of Senior School - Academic Excellence and Growth

Senior School | Armadale

LauristonGirls' School is seeking an outstanding educational leader to joinus as Deputy Head of Senior School – Academic Excellenceand Growth. This is an exciting opportunity for anexperienced educator to lead teaching and learning within theSenior School and work closely with staff and students to fosteracademic excellence, growth and aspiration across Years 7 to12.

AboutLauriston

Establishedin 1901, Lauriston Girls’ School has a long-standing reputation foracademic excellence, educational innovation and a deep commitmentto empowering young women. From our renowned Howqua Year 9 campusprogram to our Reggio Emilia-inspired Early Learning Centre,Lauriston is a vibrant and progressive learning community. Ourvalues of Relationships, Courage, Creativity, IntellectualCuriosity and Engagement in Life underpin everything wedo.

Aboutthe Role

- CommencingJanuary 2027
- DeputyHead of Senior School Position of Responsibility – 3 yeartenure
- OngoingSenior School teaching position
- Memberof the Senior School Executive Team

Reportingto the Head of Senior School, the Deputy Head of Senior School –Academic Excellence and Growth provides leadership for curriculum,pedagogy, assessment, reporting and academic achievement acrossYears 7 to 12. The role oversees the successful delivery ofLauriston's VCE and IBDP programmes and is responsible for ensuringhigh standards of learning, academic progress and studentachievement across the Senior School.

As amember of the Senior School Executive Team,



the position worksclosely with Heads of Faculty, curriculum leaders and the DeputyPrincipal – Learning and Innovation to strengthen academicprogrammes, build leadership capability and support theimplementation of Senior School learning priorities. The role also plays an important part in curriculum development, academic pathwayplanning and fostering a culture of high expectations andcontinuous improvement.

Weare seeking a candidate with:

- Acommitment to Lauriston's values of Relationships, Courage,Creativity, Intellectual Curiosity and Engagement inLife
- Demonstratedexperience in educational leadership, with a strong backgroundin curriculum, teaching and learning
- Significantexperience with the VCE and/or IBDP and a sound understandingof contemporary assessment and reporting practices
- Theability to lead strategic initiatives that enhance studentlearning, academic growth and achievement
- Experienceleading, mentoring and developing staff and academicleaders
- Strongcapability in building productive partnerships with students,families and colleagues
- Experienceusing data and evidence to inform decision-making and drivecontinuous improvement
- Outstandingcommunication,



interpersonal and organisationalskills

WhyJoin Lauriston?

As amember of our staff, you will join a supportive and professionalcommunity that values learning, wellbeing and meaningfulcontribution. Lauriston is committed to the growth and developmentof its people and provides opportunities to build leadershipcapability, educational practice and career pathways. Staff enjoysector-leading employment conditions, access to our EmployeeAssistance Program, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, secureon-site parking, excellent public transport connectivity, and arange of perks that support wellbeing, connection andprofessional growth.

Forfurther information please refer to the Candidate Pack.

Allapplicants must hold current VIT registration and have the right tolive and work in Australia.

Enquiries:Kim Reid, People and Capability Coordinator, on

LauristonGirls’ School is a child safe organisation which welcomes children,young people and their families. Lauriston Girls’ School has zerotolerance for child abuse. Everyone working at Lauriston Girls’School is responsible for the care and protection of the childrenand young people within our care and reporting of information aboutsuspected child abuse. All members of staff share in theresponsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse andpromptly raising any issues or concerns about a child’s safety. Allstaff are required to follow the School’s Child Safe policies andChild Safety Code of Conduct.

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📌 Deputy Head of Senior School - Academic Excellence and Growth (City of Armadale)
🏢 Lauriston
📍 City of Armadale