Redeemer Lutheran College is seeking an outstanding executive leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Senior School - Deputy Principal.

This is a pivotal leadership position for an experienced and visionary educational leader who has successfully led large teams, driven cultural transformation, and developed high-performing staff. Reporting directly to the Principal, you will provide strategic leadership of the Senior School (Years 7-12) while contributing to the overall leadership and future direction of the College.

We are seeking a leader who understands that exceptional student outcomes are achieved through exceptional staff. As such, your primary focus will be leading, developing and inspiring teachers and middle leaders, building a culture of accountability, growth, collaboration and professional excellence.

The Opportunity

This role requires a highly capable executive leader with the presence, credibility and experience to influence culture, lead change and build leadership capacity across a large and complex school environment.

You will work closely with the Principal and Executive Leadership Team to:

- Drive a culture of professional excellence and continuous improvement.

- Develop and mentor leaders and teachers to achieve their full potential.

- Foster a high-performance culture built on trust, accountability and shared purpose.

- Lead strategic change initiatives with clarity, courage and empathy.

- Strengthen staff engagement, wellbeing and professional growth.

- Build strong alignment between College values, staff practice and student outcomes.





You are an accomplished educational executive who has successfully led significant teams through periods of growth, change and improvement. You will bring:

- Extensive senior leadership experience in a school or similarly complex educational setting.

- Demonstrated success in leading organisational and cultural change.

- A proven ability to lift staff performance through coaching, mentoring and professional accountability.

- Exceptional people leadership skills and experience managing large and diverse teams.

- The ability to have courageous conversations while building trust and strong skilled relationships.

- Strong strategic thinking and organisational leadership capability.

- Experience leading leaders, building leadership pipelines and developing future talent.

- Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.

- A commitment to educational excellence and continuous improvement.

- Alignment with the Christian values and mission of the College.

Key Leadership Responsibilities

- Provide executive leadership of the Senior School and contribute to whole-of-College strategic direction.

- Lead and develop teachers, middle leaders and support staff to achieve high standards of skilled practice.





- Build a culture where excellence, accountability and collaboration are expected and supported.

- Oversee staff performance, development, succession planning and leadership growth.

- Partner with key leaders to enhance teaching quality, student wellbeing and operational effectiveness.

- Lead strategic improvement initiatives and support the implementation of College priorities.

- Deputise for the Principal and represent the College with professionalism and integrity when required.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact, not simply by managing a school, but by shaping its culture, developing its people and fostering an environment where staff and students thrive.

You will join a highly regarded College community committed to excellence, continuous improvement and the development of every learner and every educator.

How to Apply

Please submit your application via SEEK by 5pm Monday 19 October 2026. Your application should include:

- Current Curriculum Vitae

- Cover Letter outlining your leadership experience and suitability for the role

Redeemer Lutheran College is committed to providing a child-safe workplace where the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people are prioritised. All staff are expected to actively support and uphold the College's child-safe policies and practices.

Redeemer Lutheran College values the diversity of our community and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all staff feel respected, supported and able to contribute their best.

📌 Head of Senior School / Deputy Principal (Rochedale)
🏢 Redeemer Lutheran College
📍 Rochedale