Head of School

An exciting opportunity is available for a strategic and values-driven Head of School to join the Executive Leadership Team at North Lakes State College as Head of School Campus. We are seeking a future-focused and principled professional who can deliver the Department's vision, lead high-quality teaching and learning, and cultivate a culture of aspiration, integrity, and
excellence. In this role, you will lead the senior school community with the authority of a Level 5 Principal, working in close partnership with the Executive Principal to ensure every student is future-ready and every staff member is supported to achieve their professional best.

Apply now to lead with impact in a high-performing college committed to excellence in senior
education.

About the Department

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About the School

North Lakes State College is a vibrant, future-focused Prep to 12 institution dedicated to nurturing confident, capable, and compassionate young people. Located across two campuses, Joyner Circuit (Prep to 9) and Little Burke Street (Years 10 to 12), the College serves a diverse and connected community in the heart of North Lakes. The College is more than a place of learning; it is a thriving community where students feel valued, diversity is celebrated, and every young person is encouraged to dream big and achieve their best. With passionate educators, a strong culture of care, and a focus on quality teaching, innovation, and wellbeing, the College empowers every learner to succeed.

About the Role

As Head of School (Senior - Years 10-12), you will lead with vision and integrity to inspire a culture of academic excellence, aspiration, and future readiness. You will play a central role in shaping senior pathways, post-school success, and student leadership, while ensuring continuity of learning across the P-12 journey. Working collaboratively with the Executive Principal and Executive Leadership Team, you will contribute to strategic direction and whole-college improvement.

In addition to leading your campus community, you will hold a strategic portfolio that influences practice and outcomes across the entire College, reinforcing the connected and cohesive nature of our P-12 service delivery.

Your Responsibilities

As the Head of School, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Leading the school community to develop, articulate, and commit to a shared educational vision focused on quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Upholding the principalship as a values-based, ethical, and moral endeavour.
• Embedding socially just practices in everyday school life.
• Setting high expectations for student and staff performance.
• Modelling lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Building partnerships with parents, tertiary institutions, industry, and community partners to support student pathways.
• Leading strategically and fostering future-oriented practice.
• Ensuring understanding and implementation of relevant legislation and policies impacting schooling.
• Managing resources effectively to achieve school and departmental goals.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively to deliver outstanding educational outcomes and shape the lives of tomorrow's leaders today.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) addressing Key Capabilities 1-4 as per Role Description "How you will be assessed" section.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.