Radford College seeks a full-time Head of High Potential Learning for a 3-year leadership appointment commencing Term 1, ****. Lead academic enrichment, gifted education, enterprise learning, and future-readiness initiatives across the Secondary School.
Located in Bruce ACT, Radford College is a co-educational Anglican school that supports and nurtures students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. We combine strong academics with transformational co-curricular opportunities, a deep sense of belonging and a holistic education preparing for a life of leadership and impact.
Head of High Potential Learning
Full time | Commencing Term 1, ****
Leadership position – 3-year appointment
Radford College seeks to appoint an outstanding educator and leader as Head of High Potential Learning. This is an exciting opportunity to lead academic enrichment, gifted and high-potential education, enterprise learning and future-readiness initiatives across the Secondary School.
Reporting to the Head of Learning and Teaching, this pivotal middle leadership role is responsible for developing and delivering programs that challenge, inspire and extend students to achieve their personal best. Working collaboratively with academic leaders, teachers and external partners, the Head of High Potential Learning will foster a culture of intellectual curiosity, innovation, academic excellence and real-world application.
Radford College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to comply with the College's Child Protection and Safeguarding policies, procedures and satisfy all relevant child protection screening requirements. Radford College expects all staff to actively contribute to a child-safe culture and to uphold their responsibilities in creating an environment where all children and young people are safe, respected and heard.
About the role
As a member of the College's leadership community, the Head of High Potential Learning will provide strategic and operational leadership for gifted and high-potential education, academic enrichment, enterprise education and future-readiness programs.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Learning and Teaching,
Dean of Student Pathways and Strategy, Heads of Department, Heads of Year and classroom teachers to identify, support and extend high-potential learners while developing innovative learning opportunities that prepare students for future pathways, tertiary study and an evolving workforce.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead the development and implementation of gifted and high-potential education programs across the Secondary School.
Coordinate the identification, monitoring and support of high-potential students using multiple sources of evidence and student achievement data.
Partner with Heads of Department and teachers to promote differentiation, curriculum extension and academic challenge.




Coordinate student participation in academic competitions, Olympiads, university extension programs, specialist workshops and external enrichment opportunities.
Develop and maintain partnerships with universities, academic institutions and external providers to enhance student learning pathways.
Lead the development and delivery of the College's Year 7 to Year 10 Enterprise Education and Future Readiness Program.
Foster innovation, design thinking, entrepreneurship and real-world problem-solving opportunities for students.
Oversee the delivery of work experience programs, tertiary outreach initiatives, industry partnerships and workplace immersion experiences.
Support the planning and delivery of pathways expos, tertiary information evenings, industry engagement opportunities and future-focused learning events.
Manage student selection processes, communications, consent requirements, risk assessments and administrative processes associated with external programs.
Promote and celebrate student achievement through College publications, assemblies, events and communication channels.
Engage with parents and carers through information sessions and workshops focused on high-potential learning, gifted education and future pathways.

We are seeking a leader who possesses:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education and current teacher registration.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in gifted and high-potential education, including student identification, curriculum differentiation and academic extension.
Experience developing, implementing and evaluating enrichment, extension or gifted education programs within a secondary school environment.
Strong understanding of contemporary teaching and learning practices that support high-potential learners.
Experience using student achievement data to inform educational decision-making and program improvement.
Demonstrated experience coordinating academic competitions, university partnerships or other external enrichment programs.
Knowledge of enterprise education, future-focused learning, design thinking, entrepreneurship and career readiness.
Experience leading complex student programs involving external stakeholders and providers.
Strong organisational, project management and communication skills.
The ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, universities, industry partners and the wider community.
A demonstrated commitment to child safety and student wellbeing.
Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration.





This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate educator and leader to shape the academic experiences and future pathways of high-potential learners while contributing to the continued excellence of Radford College.
Why choose Radford College?
As well as promoting an setting where staff can thrive professionally, Radford College offers:
An attractive remuneration package
A vibrant and rewarding employee experience
Generous professional development opportunities supporting the value we place on investing in our staff
Staff priority and discounted tuition fees for your child/ren to attend Radford College
Subsidised Outside School Hours Care
Employee well-being initiatives including EAP Program, access to gym facilities and group fitness classes
Generous superannuation
Excellent resources
World class grounds and contemporary facilities
Free onsite parking
Electric vehicle charging stations

For further information, please visit the Careers page on the College website.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Required
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education and teaching qualification.
Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI).
Demonstrated experience in gifted and high-potential education, academic enrichment, curriculum leadership, or a related educational leadership role.
Proven leadership, project management and administrative experience, including the coordination of complex programs and initiatives.
Demonstrated knowledge of differentiated teaching and learning practices that support high-potential learners and academic extension.
Experience using student achievement data and multiple sources of evidence to identify, monitor and support student growth and program effectiveness.
Experience developing and coordinating enrichment opportunities, academic competitions, university partnerships or other external learning programs.
Knowledge of enterprise education, future-focused learning, innovation, design thinking and student pathways is highly desirable.
Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People Clearance.
Work rights in Australia.

All candidates for roles at Radford College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.
How to Apply
Details about this position can be found on the Careers page of the College website.
For a confidential discussion, please contact the Principal Christopher Bradbury by email at ******
Applications close23 November **** at 5pmand should be addressed to:
The Principal – Christopher Bradbury
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Radford College is an Anglican co-educational day school catering for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. The College is located in the Canberra suburb of Bruce.

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