Acting Head of Sport

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Mentone Grammar School Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

ABOUT US

Mentone Grammar sets the benchmark for outstanding coeducation from Kindergarten to Year 12. The School is open entry, drawing students from local Bayside and surrounding suburbs. Our renowned Together-Apart-Together model, supported by our campus structure, creates the ideal environment to support students at every age and stage, which has resulted in strong growth and a thriving coeducational community.

Mentone Grammar is committed to empowering every student to find their own definition of Happy, Healthy and High Achieving.

Our Values: Caring, Discipline, Endeavour, Integrity, Resilience, Respect, Service.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Mentone Grammar is seeking a Head of Sport - Girls, full-time, fixed term (1.0 FTE) for 2026 to ensure a strong and rigorous sporting program and culture in instilled across our School. This role will support our Director of Sport to deliver the 5-year strategic vision of the sporting program.

Sport has an integral role at Mentone Grammar where all students are provided with the opportunity to participate in a wide range of sporting endeavours. The successful candidate will inspire our young people to pursue their sporting interest and develop their skills, ability and wellbeing to a high level. You will also oversee all operational aspects of the Girls Sports Program including coaching, across the school supporting students to participate in our Saturday sport program and associated activities.

Due to the nature of the role, there will be a requirement to work outside of normal working hours including evenings and weekends.

To view a copy of the position description, visit our website: Employment Opportunities – Mentone Grammar.

About you:

  • Ability to oversee the logistics of an expansive school sports program
  • A strong commitment to, and understanding of, the importance of school sport (both competitive and recreational) in the development and education of school students
  • Effective leadership and coaching skills
  • Experience in the recruitment, induction, mentoring and performance management of sports staff
  • Commitment to continued professional and personal development of self and coaches
  • An ability to develop positive, empathetic, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • A flexible attitude and ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing school environment
  • Current Employee Working With Children Clearance

APPLICATION PROCESS

If this sounds like your dream role, then please submit a cover letter and your resume via the seek apply button.

Applications are open to permanent residents of Australia only.

To learn more about the School, Campus Life, Curriculum, Beyond the Classroom, you can visit our website: Mentone Grammar – Welcome to Mentone Grammar

CHILD SAFETY

Mentone Grammar has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children's wellbeing and protecting children from abuse.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

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