Deputy Head of Secondary (Curriculum)

Providence Christian College is a Co-educational, non-denominational K-12 College with around 1150 students in Southern River, WA.

Providence Christian College has a friendly, professional team of staff who provide a supportive work culture and a positive and inspiring work environment. We are passionate about helping students achieve their goals, using their God-given talents to the best of their ability through quality education and effective learning.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head of Secondary, the Deputy Head of Secondary School (Curriculum) provides strategic, theological, and operational leadership for the academic life of the Secondary School. This role is responsible for the design, delivery, tracking, and compliance of the secondary curriculum (Years 7–12). The purpose is to foster an innovative, differentiated, and high-performing learning environment that enables every student to discover their unique gifts and pursue academic excellence as an act of worship.

The Deputy Head will also be responsible for overseeing the Secondary Relief Coordinator and providing support, where required.

The position is a Permanent, Full-Time position commencing in January 2027

Key Responsibilities & Core Value Alignment:

1. Pedagogical Leadership & Worldview — Learn for Eternity

• Provide strategic leadership of curriculum, teaching and learning across the Secondary School, embedding a strong Biblical worldview.
• Champion contemporary, innovative and technology-enabled teaching practices that promote engagement, lifelong learning and academic growth.

2. Academic Pathways & Student Growth — Strive for Excellence

• Lead and develop diverse Senior School pathways, including ATAR and General/Vocational pathways, maintaining high standards across all options.
• Use student achievement and assessment data to monitor progress, identify learning needs and drive targeted intervention, extension and academic support.

3. Inclusive Classroom Culture — Love Unconditionally

• Promote inclusive and differentiated teaching practices that respond to the diverse learning needs and abilities of every student.
• Ensure assessment is fair, consistent and purposeful, enabling all students to be supported and challenged to reach their potential.

4. Relational Staff Development — Live in Relationship

• Lead, mentor and develop Heads of Learning Areas and teaching leaders, building professional capability and instructional leadership.
• Foster collaboration across academic and pastoral teams to ensure student learning, wellbeing and support are aligned.

5. Equipping for Post-School Vocations — Equip for Service & Grow in Christ

• Develop academic, vocational and enrichment opportunities that help students identify their strengths, interests, gifts and future pathways.
• Work with VET and Careers teams to strengthen pathways to further education, employment and purposeful Christian service.

6. Regulatory Compliance & SCSA Liaison

• Provide oversight of SCSA and WACE requirements, ensuring curriculum, assessment, moderation and examination processes meet regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate curriculum documentation and act as the key College liaison with SCSA.

7. Responsible for overseeing the Secondary relief coordinator and Support, where required. 

Key Attributes:

1. Active Christian Faith: A visible, personal commitment to Jesus Christ, with the ability to articulate how faith shapes curriculum design, the search for truth, and academic culture.
2. Instructional Leadership: Proven success as an expert educator with a track record of leading academic departments (as a HOLA or Director) toward high student performance outcomes.
3. WA Compliance Expertise: Thorough, working knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum, SCSA policies, ATAR structures, and VET requirements.
4. Data Literacy: Strong capability to utilise academic data platforms to identify systemic educational trends, diagnose student learning gaps, and drive professional learning strategies.
5. Relational Management: High level of emotional intelligence and professional communication skills necessary to coach teaching staff, handle parental academic concerns, and lead school-wide change management.
6. Core Values: Alignment with the College Core Values.

Qualifications and Requirements:

You will have:

• Current Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Education (Postgraduate qualifications in Curriculum, Educational Leadership, or Master of Education are highly desirable).
• Experience in the Google Environment desirable
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Current Police Clearance (issued in the last 3 months)
• Have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will apply).

For more details regarding the position, please click on the link below for the Job Description:

Job Description

Why Join Providence Christian College?

• Salary: $156,850 per annum (2027 increase may apply).
• 17.5% leave loading paid in December.
• Salary packaging opportunities.
• A supportive Christian workplace with a collaborative leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to Christian education.
  and educational practice.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:  Monday 31 August 2026

Providence Christian College will review applications as they come in, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to fill this position prior to the closing date.

Excited by the possibilities? Fill out an application form today!

PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the College Application Form, which can be accessed on our website or by clicking on the link below:

College Application Form

Further information about the College can be accessed on the College website www.providence.wa.edu.au and the College Code of Conduct.