HillSide Christian College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Christian leader as a Deputy Principal (Secondary) to work as part of the Executive Team from Term 1, 2025 onward.

The College has been established since 1977. The College is a Church-based school and is part of the ministry of HillSide Church. The College has its own Board of governance, and a separate constitution, which articulates an evangelical, non-denomination doctrinal intent. The Secondary section of the College has been in operation for thirteen years.

• Leadership and Management
  • Provide educational leadership in the College and community by developing and promoting the College's vision and culture.
  • Encourage staff, volunteers, and others to share ownership of the College's vision and mission as an institution that offers high-quality education to students within a clear Christian ethos.
• Student Care and Welfare
  • Build empathy and rapport with students through active listening, endeavouring to understand their perspective, proactively implementing positive behaviour management, and providing Godly advice and support.
  • Manage discipline and key operations in the high school.
• Teaching and Learning
  • Enhance teaching and learning experiences through CSA's school improvement and performance management approaches.
  • Embrace staff development as the vehicle for positive change.
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Work as part of the K-12 Executive team to develop sound and positive relations with students, staff, and community.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.

• Qualifications and Experience
  • At least five years of educational experience.
  • Experience in a school executive position may be an advantage.
• Skills and Abilities
  • Strong leadership and management skills.
  • Ability to work positively within the College team environment.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to adapt to change and work within a changing educational and work environment.
• Personal Qualities
  • Christian faith and commitment to the College's evangelical, non-denomination doctrinal intent.
  • Strong work-related character traits, including honesty, humility, sensitivity, and selflessness.

• How have you demonstrated effective leadership skills in a school setting?
• Describe your style of engagement in relation to pastoral care and behaviour management.
• Outline your interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
• How would you support and champion HillSide's Strategic Plan to ensure the ongoing improvement in a Christian school?
• Explain your management skills and demonstrated effectiveness in conducting general operations of a secondary school.
• Describe your role and effectiveness in managing events, marketing, and initiatives in a school setting.
• Outline your role and contribution to the life of the Church. Include your Christian faith story.