Dean of Primary Years

Iona College is focussed on educating and empowering young men who are inspired to grow into their potential to live, learn, lead and serve.

The Dean of Primary Years is a pivotal senior leadership role which has carriage of leadership and management across all aspects of Primary Years (Years 5 & 6).

As a member of Iona's Leadership Team and Educational Leadership Team, the Dean of Primary Years supports the future focus of Iona's strategic plan by fostering and enhancing student growth in learning, academic standards and wellbeing, whilst leading staff pedagogical practice.  Additionally, the Dean of Primary Years leads the promotion and development of effective strategies and programs across the Primary Years, that are based on contemporary research about teaching, learning and wellbeing.

This role supports the strategic vision of the College which dares our young men to be authentic, grounded, respectful and connected to a community that serves and inspires others.

Through your visionary leadership, you will...

• Shape and operationalise teaching and learning, spiritual formation, pastoral care, and administration across Iona's Primary Years
• Partner with Senior Leadership and Middle Leaders to drive the review of curriculum frameworks and plan future directions within the Primary Years curriculum and wellbeing areas
• Oversee the application of contemporary learning and teaching research and data analysis to classroom practice through continuous whole-school strategic and professional development
• Nurture the growth and development of Primary Years, our students and our teachers

About You:

As a experienced leader, you inspire enthusiasm to create a culture and environment which stimulates learning, growth mindsets and promotes engagement and excellence from both students and teachers alike.  You will have:

• Accomplished expertise in a Middle Leadership role within a primary context
• A robust and current understanding of young boys (in particular, students aged from ten (10) to twelve (12) years old) and boys' education
• Recognised capabilities in strategic and operational leadership including leading staff pedagogical practice
• Proven experience in driving improvement, innovation and change in teaching performance, wellbeing education and safety leadership
• Demonstrated ability to lead and work collaboratively as part of a high-performing team, while holding others to high standards of professionalism, accountability, and performance
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and our Iona College community
• Exemplary professional conduct
• Commitment to supporting the values of Catholic education
• Queensland Teachers Registration (QCT)

Why Choose Iona College:

This is a rare opportunity to join our College at a time of growth, and lead and inspire at our purpose designed, dedicated Primary facility.

At Iona College, we are more than a school, we are a community. Iona College is an independent Catholic Boys School, owned and administered by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Iona College has 1900 students from Years 5 to 12 inclusive.

If you're passionate about making a difference and are looking for a place where you can grow professionally, we would love to hear from you.

This role will commence at the start of 2026. The initial appointment is for 5 years with a further 5-year appointment subject to satisfactory performance at conclusion of initial period.

How to Apply:

Please provide a Cover Letter outlining your skills and suitability for this role with your accompanying CV. Applications close at 6.00pm on Monday 22 September 2025 however suitable candidates may be progressed prior to this date .

A Dean of Primary Years Information Pack and Role Description is available via

We welcome confidential discussions by contacting Lisa Boustead, Human Resources Manager on

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.