Assistant Head of Secondary

Position Description

**Assistant Head of Secondary - Student Life**

**Position Title**Assistant Head of Secondary - Student Life

**Reports To**Head of Secondary

**College Objective**At Geelong Lutheran College it is expected that each staff member will support the Christian
ethos of the schools and demonstrate courtesy, cooperation and teamwork with fellow
members of staff. A good example for Christian living is to be given to children and parents by
words and actions.

The Christian Education environment depends largely on the maturity and professionalism of all
staff members co-operating fully with the Executive Principal, Heads of Sub-Schools, other staff
and the College Board. Staff are to adhere to the policies and the Lutheran teachings and to
foster the ethos, culture and traditions of Geelong Lutheran College.

**Position**The Assistant Head of Secondary (AHoS) - Student Life is a member of the Secondary Leadership

**Objective**Team. When necessary, the AHoS may assume the role as Head of Secondary. They will be
expected to take a school-wide perspective and contribute to the overall leadership of the
Secondary School while supporting the school mission and vision, as well as the strategic intent
and initiatives set forth by the schoolwide Executive Leadership Team.

**Position**The Assistant Head of Secondary - Student Life provides strategic and operational leadership

**Overview**for student wellbeing, restorative practices, pastoral care, and student life initiatives across
Years 7-12. The role enables deep involvement in proactive initiatives, culture building, and
responsive student support.

The role has agency in all aspects of students’ GLC experiences across Years 7-12. The AHoS
applies a systems approach to student care—promoting a safe, inclusive, and connected school
culture. This includes leading efforts to improve student engagement, academics, behaviour
response, leadership and voice, while aligning with the College’s Christian values of Wisdom,
Honour, and Purpose.

The AHoS brings strong knowledge of Secondary school operations, student development, and
staff coaching to support consistent practice across the College. The role actively contributes to
staff development program coordination, and the overall student experience.

Reporting directly to the Head of Secondary (HoS), this individual will assist in developing and
implementing the overall school program and leading staff and student growth and
development.

The Assistant Head of Secondary - Student Life, will develop and maintain positive working
relationships with:

- Executive Principal
- Head of Secondary
- Assistant Head of Secondary for Learning & Teaching
- Director of Secondary Staff
- Head of Wellbeing
- Inclusive Education Leader
- Dean of Students - Nurture (7/8), Evolve (9/10), Nexus (11/12)
- Pathways Coordinator
- Registrar
- Education Operations Coordinator

Position Description

**Assistant Head of Secondary - Student Life**
- Year Level Coordinators
- Other staff at the College
- Students and parents of the College

The AHoS is appointed by the Executive Principal and Head of Secondary. This leadership
position has been constructed over a two-year cycle with an appraisal and probation after 6
months. Remuneration is specified in the Multi-Enterprise Agreement (MEA), 2023. Lutheran
Education (Victorian Schools).

**Expectations, Christian Leadership**

**Duties and**- Model servant and transformative leadership in Christian education to support the

**Responsibilities**spiritual, moral, and holistic development of secondary staff and students.
- Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment aligned with the College’s child

safety policies.
- Lead and contribute to the Christian life of the College, including devotions, worship,

and the integration of faith and learning across the curriculum and co-curricular life.
**Pastoral and Operational Leadership**
- Set the vision, goals, intended outcomes, and data collection for wellbeing,

engagement, and behaviour.
- Provide direction and ongoing oversight for pastoral care, student wellbeing,

engagement, voice and leadership, aligned with evidence-based frameworks.
- Collaborate with the Deans and Head of Wellbeing to implement, strengthen, and

refine the Mentor Group Pastoral Care Program.
- Design, implement, and evaluate student cocurricular and leadership development

programs.
- Lead and develop capacity of Deans, Year Level Coordinators, and staff in responding to

complex student, family, and staff matters.
- Develop and lead initiatives to enhance student life, wellbeing, engagement and daily

school experience.
- Embody College values in day-to-day interactions; maintaining daily visibility and

involvement eg. Pastoral Care Group, attendance at student events, camp, excursions/
incursions, performances and extracurricular events.
**Care Team and Student Support Oversight**
- Coordinate and develop the Secondary Care Team, referrals, and fo