Deputy Head of Junior School

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• Full time, ongoing role commencing January 2026
• Outstanding school leadership opportunity
• Join a high performing school with excellent programmes and facilities
  
  
  • Full time, ongoing role commencing January 2026
  • Outstanding school leadership opportunity
  • Join a high performing school with excellent programmes and facilities
    
    
  Applications are invited for outstanding educators and leaders for the full-time ongoing position of Deputy Head of Junior School (Boys), Essendon campus, commencing January 2026.
  
  The Deputy Head Will Support The Head Of Junior School (Boys) In Leading a Culture Of Thinking And Student Care And Wellbeing Across The Campus And They Will
  • Model outstanding educational leadership for staff and students
  • Support the Head of Section in planning, coordinating and delivering the School's programs
  • Effectively manage and support the smooth running of classes and school events and activities
  • Manage and mentor staff, providing guidance and direction on teaching and learning strategies and curriculum, in line with the values of the school
  • Demonstrate a strong focus on student care and wellbeing, developing and maintaining practices that support student wellbeing and engagement
  • Liaise with parents, effectively communicate and resolve issues and build positive relationships
  • Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to teaching boys at the Junior Years.
    
    
  The Successful Applicant Will Have
  • Educational leadership experience including outstanding teaching practice
  • Suitable qualifications and VIT registration
  • Ability to lead and engage school community members
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • A commitment to student learning and wellbeing
  • The ability to build trusting and respectful relationships and enable cooperation amongst staff.
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and balance competing needs
    
    
  The School
  
  Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School has over 3000 students from K-12 at campuses in Moonee Ponds, Essendon and Keilor East. We have outstanding staff, facilities and programmes to enhance student wellbeing and learning and develop creative, caring and critical thinkers.
  
  The School provides a diamond education, with a co-educational Kindergarten programme, single-sex education at the Junior Schools and Middle Schools from Years 7 to 10 and co-education at the Larkin Centre (Years 11 to 12).
  
  PEGS promotes the safety, wellbeing and participation of all students, including supporting children from culturally diverse backgrounds and those with individual needs.
  
  Benefits
  • A collaborative team environment
  • Excellent facilities and resources
  • Competitive salary and salary packaging
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program
    
    
  To Apply
  
  Please provide a letter of application, resume and the names of at least two referees to Simone Fisher, Director of Human Resources via the link below.
  
  Applications are due by 10am Tuesday 8 July.
  
  Apply now to join a school community that will inspire, challenge and reward you, so you can impart this to the next generation.
  
  Click here to watch our welcome video and find out more about our Junior School (boys) campus.
  
  

Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and understands the importance of diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Melissa Grant on 9016 2000.Seniority level

• Seniority levelDirector

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• Employment typeFull-time

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• IndustriesPrimary and Secondary Education

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