Academic Director

Company Overview

Caulfield Grammar School is a leading independent, co-educational institution committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12.

We have over 3700 students across 3 campuses and our Student Experience Programs in Yarra Junction and Kakadu, passionately striving to deliver innovative specialist educational programs enabling quality learning every day, for every learner, for life.

To support this vision, we are seeking experienced and dynamic educational leaders to join us in this next chapter. This approach reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering excellence and providing opportunities for development, while ensuring that our leadership team remains dynamic and aligned with our school's strategic goals.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of our Middle or Senior Schools at our Caulfield Secondary Campus, commencing 1 January 2026.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the School's Vision, Purpose, and Values are upheld, fostering a dynamic, inclusive culture focused on student growth, staff collaboration, and parent engagement.

You will provide strategic leadership of your Sub-School and oversee daily operations with the Deputy Head of School, ensuring seamless coordination of logistics, operations, and events that support every student.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the Sub-School and oversee daily operations
• Foster a dynamic, inclusive culture focused on student growth, staff collaboration, and parent engagement
• Ensure the School's Vision, Purpose, and Values are upheld
• Oversee the coordination of logistics, operations, and events that support every student
• Lead the Heads and Assistant Heads of House, strengthening pastoral care
• Collaborate with the Campus Head of Teaching and Learning to align academic priorities
• Support pastoral and academic teams, including Counselling and Careers, to deliver holistic student support
• Contribute to initiatives that enhance student outcomes and staff effectiveness

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic educational leader who possesses:

• Tertiary qualifications in Education (postgraduate qualifications desirable)
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration
• Minimum 5 years proven record as an outstanding teacher
• Proven experience in curriculum development and assessment across multiple year levels, ensuring high academic standards
• Experience leading/managing a large team, including goal setting, managing performance, and providing feedback and recognition
• Experience thriving in pastoral environments
• Data literacy, with the ability to effectively analyse and use data to enhance student learning and inform decisions
• Commitment to professional growth, continuous improvement, and alignment with school-wide priorities
• Focused and pragmatic thinker, capable of implementing change clearly and effectively
• Positive and solution-focused, fostering a culture of excellence across all year levels
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and inspire others
• Demonstrated professionalism, initiative, and approachability

Benefits

Caulfield Grammar School offers a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive base salary and 12.5% Superannuation
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Access to outstanding facilities and resources
• Health & Wellbeing activities throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)