Job Description
Concordia Lutheran College – Toowoomba QLD
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Concordia Lutheran College – Head of Secondary College
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Concordia Lutheran College invites applications for the position of Head of Secondary College, commencing in January ****. This is a pivotal Executive Leadership role responsible for leading the Secondary College (7–12), and Boarding program within our vibrant K–12 co‐educational Lutheran College.
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The Head of Secondary College is a values‐driven leader who sets the cultural tone, inspires excellence, and ensures alignment with the College's strategic direction. Through visible, relational and purposeful leadership, the successful candidate will cultivate a positive school culture, drive academic achievement, strengthen student wellbeing, and empower staff through professional growth and cooperative practice.
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About the Role
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The Head of Secondary College will:
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Provide strategic, cultural and educational leadership across Years 7–12, fostering innovation, inclusion and wellbeing.
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Oversee day‐to‐day operations of the Secondary College and Boarding program, ensuring a safe, welcoming and high‐performing environment.
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Lead curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting in partnership with the Director of Curriculum (Secondary College), ensuring compliance with QCAA, ACARA and College standards.
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Strengthen student wellbeing, behaviour frameworks and restorative practices through collaboration with the Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing (Secondary College).
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Oversee boarding operations, staff development, student care, compliance and community engagement.
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Lead staff across the full employment lifecycle, embedding a culture of collaboration, feedback, coaching and professional learning.
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Champion the College within the broader community, engaging with families, partner organisations and regional networks.
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Ensure robust compliance across WHS, risk, child safety, CRICOS and legislative requirements.
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Manage budgets, resources and facilities planning in alignment with strategic priorities.
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Maintain a negotiated teaching load (minimum 0.2 FTE) to model exemplary practice and remain connected to classroom learning.
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Providing regular reporting to the Principal, Executive Leadership Team and College Council.
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Leadership Scope
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Executive leadership of the Secondary College (Years 7-12) and Boarding program
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Collaborative supervision of Sport Coordinator and Coordinator of Music Performance.
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Strategic influence across whole of College initiatives and K–12 alignment.
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Direct line management of:
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Director of Curriculum (Secondary College)
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Director of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing (Secondary College)
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Qualifications & Experience
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Applicants should demonstrate:
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Tertiary teaching qualifications and full (or eligible) QCT registration.
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Senior leadership experience in a Secondary or K–12 setting, including line management of leaders and oversight of complex operations.
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Proven expertise in curriculum leadership (Years 7–12), assessment, reporting, data‐informed improvement and QCE/ATAR pathways.
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Experience leading wellbeing, behaviour frameworks and restorative practices.
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Experience in boarding leadership or operations (highly regarded).
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Strong capability in risk, compliance, WHS and policy governance.
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Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership (desirable).
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Accreditation or willingness to undertake accreditation in Lutheran education (desirable).
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Current First Aid/CPR, Child
Protection/Safeguarding
training (or willingness to obtain).
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Valid Blue Card and current driver's licence.
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Capabilities & Attributes
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The successful candidate will be:
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A visionary, values‐based leader who fosters a positive, inclusive Christian culture.
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An exceptional communicator skilled in relationship management, stakeholder engagement and highly visible within the community.
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A strong people leader with demonstrated capability in coaching, feedback and change leadership.
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Highly organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
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Committed to innovation, professional learning and the effective integration of ICT in teaching and learning.
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A role model of professional integrity and child‐safe practice.
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Child Safety & Safeguarding
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Concordia Lutheran College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. All staff must:
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Uphold child‐safe policies and procedures.
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Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate conduct.
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Complete mandatory safeguarding training and hold a valid Blue Card.
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Eligibility Requirements
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Valid Blue Card.
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First Aid/CPR and Child Protection training (or willingness to obtain).

📌 Head Of Secondary College (Toowoomba)
🏢 Concordia Lutheran College
📍 Toowoomba