Deputy Head of Campus | Senior School

1.0 FTE | 3-year leadership appointment | Up to 0.3 FTE teaching allotment | Underlying ongoing Secondary Teacher position

Christian College Geelong is seeking an inspiring, relational and forward-thinking educational leader to join our Senior School leadership team as Deputy Head of Campus – Teaching and Learning. This is a three-year leadership appointment, with up 0.3FTE of the full-time role consisting of a teaching role. This appointment carries an underlying, ongoing secondary teaching position.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished educator who is ready to broaden their leadership impact and help shape the learning experience of students in their senior years.

At the heart of this role is the opportunity to lead great teaching. Working alongside the Head of Campus and a highly collaborative network of College leaders, you will champion a culture where teachers are supported to grow, evidence informs practice, innovation is encouraged and students are challenged and empowered to achieve their best.

Importantly, this is a leadership role that remains connected to the classroom. With a teaching allotment of up to 0.3 FTE, you will continue to experience first-hand the opportunities and challenges of contemporary teaching while influencing teaching and learning more broadly across the Senior School.

For an educator aspiring to the next level of school leadership, this is an opportunity to lead with purpose, grow your leadership capacity and make a genuine contribution to the future of Christian College Geelong.About the role

As Deputy Head of Campus – Teaching and Learning, you will work closely with the Head of Campus to provide strategic and operational leadership across the Senior School, with particular responsibility for the quality, direction and ongoing development of teaching and learning.

You will:

- Champion excellent teaching, creating the conditions for staff to deliver engaging, evidence-informed learning that drives student growth and achievement.
- Shape the Senior Years academic program, drawing on educational research, emerging practice and student needs to continually strengthen our curriculum and learning opportunities.
- Lead with evidence,



using student achievement data and other insights to identify priorities, inform strategic decision-making and support targeted improvement.
- Grow people and leadership capability, mentoring teachers and emerging leaders and encouraging qualified curiosity, reflection and continuous improvement.
- Build a culture of high expectations, where excellence, responsibility, self-discipline, creativity and mutual respect are reflected in everyday learning.
- Lead curriculum, assessment and reporting practices, ensuring students, staff and families experience clear, meaningful and contemporary approaches.
- Drive innovation, exploring opportunities that enrich student learning, broaden pathways and prepare young people for life beyond school.
- Collaborate across the College, working with Faculty Directors, Faculty Coordinators and leaders in Teaching and Learning, Staff Development, Digital Learning and Learning Enhancement.
- Contribute to whole-campus leadership, supporting the Head of Campus and Senior School leadership team to provide an outstanding educational and pastoral environment for students and staff.
- Lead with Christian purpose, modelling servant leadership and actively contributing to the Christian culture, life and mission of our College community.

The leader we are looking for

You may already be an experienced school leader, or you may be an outstanding educator who is ready to take a significant next step. Either way, you will bring more than technical knowledge of curriculum and teaching practice. You will be someone who can inspire confidence, bring people with you and turn educational vision into meaningful action.

We are looking for a leader who:

- has significant and successful Secondary teaching experience, ideally with a strong understanding of Senior Years education




- demonstrates educational leadership experience and a genuine passion for improving teaching and learning
- thinks strategically while remaining highly connected to students, teachers and the everyday life of a school
- has the capacity to interpret data, research and educational evidence and translate this into improved practice
- builds strong relationships and leads through collaboration, trust and influence
- is energised by developing others and creating opportunities for colleagues to grow
- embraces innovation, change and new ideas with thoughtfulness and sound judgement
- communicates with warmth, clarity and confidence
- demonstrates resilience, integrity, empathy and reflective practice
- is committed to their own ongoing development as an educator and leader
- actively supports the Christian ethos, mission, vision and values of Christian College Geelong.

*To view or download a Position Description, please see below.

What we offer

- Professional learning and development opportunities.
- A welcoming, supportive and faith-based workplace.
- The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute to the ongoing success of the College.
- Access to gym and swimming pool.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.

Child Safe Commitment

Christian College Geelong is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of all children and young people in our care. All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, child safety standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check and comply with the College’s Child Safety policies and Code of Conduct.

How to apply

If you are an educational leader who believes deeply in the transformative power of outstanding teaching and you are ready to challenge yourself, develop others and help shape what comes next, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit the following to ••••@ccg.vic.edu.au

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria for the role

3. Details of three professional Referees

4. Copies of Teaching Certification and Academic Transcripts

Applications Close: 5:00pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026

For more information please email ••••@ccg.vic.edu.au

📌 Deputy Head of Campus - Senior School (Geelong)
🏢 Christian College Geelong
📍 Geelong