Deputy Principal of Secondary

Heathdale Christian College is a thriving Biblical learning community committed to empowering both staff and students to develop their unique God-given potential.

About the Culture and Team: 

At Heathdale, we cherish the shared trust that has been built within our growing community through 40-plus years of glorifying God in our work. Providing staff freedom to live out their Christian faith is central to the health of our thriving community, and we seek to ensure our staff feel cared for, supported, and secure in this Christ-centred environment.

Across our Werribee and Melton campuses, we are a thriving and growing community, caring for students from 3yo Kinder to year 12 at Werribee, and Prep to year 12 at Melton in 2025. Every day, we strive to see our students and community flourish in their God-given potential. Committing to personal growth, investing in others, and seeking ways to collaborate, improve, innovate, and implement changes that benefit the mission of the College – ultimately, growing together as we fulfill God’s call for our careers. As devoted followers of Jesus, the statement ‘To God be the glory’ is not just a phrase, but a reflection of our staff’s hearts as they strive to serve God through their daily work.

The Position: 

Due to the College’s continued growth, we are seeking a Deputy Principal of Secondary to work at our Werribee Campus.

This is a significant new leadership position that reports directly to the Principal of the secondary school and will assist in the school’s overall effectiveness.

The successful candidate will help lead our learning programs, written programs, and development of school policy and procedures.

This will be a permanent Full-Time position includes a position of responsibility which includes .2 FTE teaching load, an allowance plus you will complete a major three-year review. The Person:  The Deputy Principal of Secondary Werribee will:

• Create a mindset that acknowledges that each member of the team has an integral role in achieving the purpose, mission and vision of our College with a Kingdom mindset.
• Establish and maintain a God-honouring spiritual and emotional atmosphere with effective lines of communication developed for all staff, students and parents/guardians.
• In conjunction with the Principal of Secondary, develop policies, goals and objectives in keeping with the College’s educational philosophy and direction as approved by the Senior Leadership Team.
• Encourage an environment of continual improvement, including the ongoing evaluation of College policies, curriculum, programs and practices.

Education and Experience: Be a skilled educator within the teaching profession with a Minimum Degree in Education.

• Minimum Degree in Education and substantial experience in a leadership position, with a preferred Master’s degree to support this leadership position.
• Have a demonstrated commitment to the Lordship of Christ in all areas of their life.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the achievement of the College’s mission and educational direction.
• Have extensive experience and a deep understanding of current educational programs, trends, practices, and policies.
• The ability to build their team members’ capacity and create a positive, healthy, Christ Centred culture within the team.
• Be committed to the development and empowerment of the staff.
• Have a strong organisational skillset.
• A demonstrated ability to be collaborative in a leadership context.

Professional Attributes:

• Inspires others to develop through servant-hearted leadership.
• Is a strategic thinker who knows their strengths, seeks varied perspectives and thinks outside the box.
• Is solution-oriented with a positive outlook on all things.
• Relates well to others with strong pastoral skills.
• Is intuitive when engaging with others and responds in a supportive and proactive manner.
• Pursues wisdom and discernment and acts appropriately.
• Has an excellent personal reputation displaying honesty, respect and integrity.

For more information, please access the detailed Position Description.

How To Apply:

If you have the relevant skills, abilities, and qualifications, please click Apply and submit your application.

All applications will be reviewed as they are received.

If you have any further questions, please contact People & Development via email recruitment@heathdale.vic.edu.au.

Applications close: 15th November 2024.

The College has a zero tolerance of child abuse. We have established a series of Policies, Procedures and a Code of Conduct for all employees, volunteers and contractors working with our students. This is aimed to protect children from abuse and embed a culture of child safety in the school environment.