Head of Faculty

About Us

At Caulfield Grammar School, we are entering an exciting phase of transformation, with a renewed commitment to empowering our staff and students for the future. To support this vision, we are seeking experienced and dynamic educational leaders to join us in this next chapter. This approach reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering excellence and providing opportunities for development, while ensuring that our leadership team remains dynamic and aligned with our school's strategic goals.

This is a full-time, 4-year fixed term Positions of Responsibility at our Caulfield campus, commencing 1 January 2026.

If you're an outstanding educator and aspire to lead, shape and lift academic outcomes within the Design faculty we encourage you to apply for this position.

The Role

The Head of Faculty – Design plays a vital role in shaping the student learning experience, leading the way in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and teaching practices within the Design Faculty across Years 7 – 12, working closely with their cross-campus counterpart ensuring the student experience is aligned across campuses. The Head of Faculty - Design is dedicated to elevating academic achievement, fostering a culture of curiosity and excellence, and ensuring that every student thrives in a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

Beyond curriculum leadership, this role inspires and equips teaching staff to create classrooms where students are challenged, supported, and motivated to excel. It champions high-impact teaching, professional growth, and collaboration, driving continuous improvement and innovation. Working closely with the broader School Teaching and Learning team, Campus Head of Teaching and Learning, and other Heads of Faculty, this role ensures that teaching practices reflect the latest research and best practice. A key focus is using student learning and assessment insights to refine approaches, enhance teaching effectiveness, and achieve outstanding outcomes across the campus.

Key selection criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in Education (postgraduate qualifications desirable).
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
• Comprehensive teaching experience with a consistent record as an outstanding teacher.
• Experience with mentoring and coaching to build trust amongst students, parents and staff, with the aim of improving and aligning pedagogical practices within the middle and senior years.
• Experience teaching Product Design from Year 7 to Year 12 is advantageous.
• Excellent influencing and conflict resolution and problem-solving skills and ability to give and receive feedback in an appropriate manner.
• Proven ability to manage challenging situations while effectively overseeing and prioritising issues.
• Proven experience in curriculum development and assessment across multiple year levels, ensuring high academic standards.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and fostering collaboration for consistent outcomes.
• Relevant experience working across multiple campuses and collaborating with teaching staff and leadership teams would be advantageous.
• A responsive and relationship-focused leader who fosters a positive and collaborative environment.
• Alignment to Caulfield Grammar School values.

Refer to the Position Description for detailed information on the responsibilities, skills, and experience required for this role.

Why Caulfield Grammar School

Caulfield Grammar School is an internationally recognised, independent, co-educational school committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities from Early Learning through to Year 12. With over 3700 students across 4 campuses and our Student Experience Programs in Yarra Junction and Kakadu, Caulfield Grammar passionately strives to deliver innovative specialist educational programs enabling quality learning every day, in every experience, for every learner, for life.

Our culture is defined by the five values: Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Creativity, Thriving Together, Embracing Diversity, and Living Wholeheartedly. These values guide the way we work together with passion and authenticity based on our guiding principle of a Mind for Life.

For more information about pursuing a career of excellence at Caulfield Grammar School, please visit our Careers Page.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salaries including 13% Superannuation
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Access to outstanding facilities and resources
• Health & Wellbeing activities throughout the year
• Employee benefits app with exclusive discounts

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, candidates must submit their CV and respond to the following questions in no more than one page. A cover letter is not required.

1. What inspires you to lead the Design faculty at Caulfield Grammar School, and what skills and capabilities would you bring to the position?
2. How have you supported the growth and development of others in your team? Please provide an example of how you've helped a colleague improve their practice.

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Applications will be reviewed and screened upon submission.

Enquiries:

Applications Close: Friday 19th September 11pm