Dean of Academics

As the Dean of Academics & Future Pathways, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing both student wellbeing and academic performance across the College. Reporting directly to the Head of Secondary School, you will provide strategic oversight of academic administration, compliance, student achievement, and future pathways, ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence and integrity. With responsibility for timetabling, assessment calendars, examinations, and academic data, you will drive evidence-based approaches to teaching, learning, and student progress. Central to the role is leadership in future pathways and academic services—guiding course selections, managing transitions, and fostering collaborative programs with other Colleges. You will oversee staff and teams, including the Future Pathways Co-ordinator and Heads of Department, while ensuring alignment with SCSA requirements and national compliance standards. Through proactive data analysis, mentoring, and case management of students at academic risk, you will help every student access personalised academic and career pathways.

• Provide strategic oversight of academic administration, compliance, student achievement, and future pathways.
• Lead timetabling, assessment calendars, examinations, and management of academic data.
• Guide course selections, transitions, and collaborative programs with other Colleges.
• Oversee staff and teams, including the Future Pathways Co-ordinator and Heads of Department.
• Ensure alignment with SCSA requirements and national compliance standards.
• Analyse data to drive evidence-based approaches to teaching, learning, and student progress.
• Mentor and case-manage students at academic risk to support personalised pathways.

• Significant experience in the education of secondary school students, with demonstrated leadership in academic curriculum and pedagogy.
• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements, SCSA standards, and academic registration guidelines.
• Proven ability to analyse data, implement strategies, and provide academic mentoring to support student growth.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing staff, building teams, and guiding future pathways initiatives.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills to engage students, staff, and parents.
• A Bachelor of Education or equivalent; postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
• Current National Police Clearance, TRBWA Registration and Working with Children check (or ability to obtain).
• A commitment to upholding and modelling the College's values of Respect, Empathy, Integrity, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy.

• Competitive salary package (based on skills and experience).
• Best practice ICT resources.
• Significant professional learning opportunities.
• Generous leave provisions, including an annual Wellness Day and three Boarders' Long Weekends.
• Excellent working environment and state-of-the-art facilities.
• Free onsite parking, free flu vaccinations and, where applicable, staff tuition discounts.

For further details, please view the position statement on our website or contact Ash Sovis, People Services Coordinator on 08 9368 9529.

Applications close 8:00 am Tuesday 14 October 2025

• Your application must include:
• Cover letter stating why you are applying for the position and addressing the selection criteria. The letter can be addressed to the principal.
• Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications and relevant work history, education and professional memberships. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a brief summary of the duties and responsibilities for each of the positions.
• Work-related referees: Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is essential that one referee is your present Line Manager. The College reserves the right to contact other staff who may have worked with the applicant in a line management or supervisory capacity.
• Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing.

All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives. We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students' best interests and keeping them safe from harm. The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture. Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.

Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.

No agency calls please. Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role.

Disclaimer: Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

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• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Academic?
• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

Penrhos College is a vibrant and thriving community of approximately 1,200 students, 250 staff and more than 9,000 Alumni. From the earliest days of Penrhos College, we have placed our students firmly at the centre of all that we do. Our motto of 'Strive for the Highest' continues to be as relevant today as it was in 1952 when the College was established. Set on an 8-hectare former pine plantation in Como, just 6 kilometres south of the Perth CBD, this peaceful parkland setting forms the backdrop for our modern buildings and state-of-the-art facilities. At Penrhos, our purpose is clear: To inspire girls to become extraordinary women; for each girl to be the best that she can be given her unique gifts, talents and passions. We employ inspirational staff – people who are valued for making a difference in, and for, our students and our College.

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