Head of Secondary

1.0 FTE | Permanent | Commences Term 3 or as Negotiated

Mundaring Christian College is a thriving non-denominational, co-educational K–12 school, situated in the picturesque Perth Hills across two campuses with a Primary Campus in Mundaring and a Secondary Campus in Parkerville. Proudly operated by Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA), we are a provider of quality Christian education, dedicated to nurturing the academic and spiritual growth of our students.

We are seeking a dedicated and strategic Head of Secondary to join our team in a full-time position commencing from the 20th July or as negotiated. The successful candidate will lead the strategic and operational direction of the Secondary School as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team. You will work closely with the Principal to foster a cohesive, high-performing environment that promotes excellence in teaching, student wellbeing, and academic outcomes.

This is not just a role, it’s a sacred opportunity to shape the vision, culture, and future of a school that enables every student to thrive. You will lead with purpose and conviction, sowing seeds of faith and learning that will shape lives for eternity.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Drive strategic direction, innovation, and continuous improvement in alignment with College priorities.
• Lead staff through mentoring and development, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• Oversee teaching and learning to ensure consistent, high-quality, evidence-informed classroom practice.
• Lead staff performance, professional growth, recruitment, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, risk management, and safeguarding requirements.
• Oversee co-curricular programs, events, and student engagement beyond the classroom.
• Use data to inform decision-making, school improvement, and strategic initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with parents and the wider community, supporting engagement and College reputation.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrate a committed Christian faith by actively supporting the College’s Christian life and aligning with the Association’s Statement of Faith, Christian Lifestyle Statement, and educational objectives.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, with professional presentation and the ability to follow direction and show initiative.
• Highly organised multitasker with sound financial process knowledge, and strong Microsoft 365 skills.
• Proven leadership capacity with the ability to mentor and develop staff, building a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• Strategic and decisive thinker with integrity, able to translate vision into action and make sound decisions in complex situations.
• Highly organised, able to manage priorities and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with knowledge of WA education requirements (SCSA, WACE, compliance).

What We Offer:

Unity in Community: Join us as we continue to build strong connections between our networks of Schools as we work together for a common purpose.
High-Capacity Workplace: Working for SCEA means joining with us as we continue to seek growth opportunities across our people, places and resources so we can offer excellent Christian education.
Growth in Reach: Be a part of increasing community access to transformative Gospel- inspired education as we work with stakeholders to grow the SCEA Schools network.

How to Apply:

If you’re a dedicated leader seeking to make a meaningful contribution in Christian education, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: scea.wa.edu.au/working-with-us

We invite you to read the attached information pack on our website that includes the job description with a full list of duties and selection criteria to address. Online applications should be submitted by the 31st May 2026, however shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include:

• A covering letter addressing all the Essential Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying
• A current resume/CV
• Copies of qualifications
• Copies of a current Working with Children Check and TRBWA registration, or willingness to apply for each.

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered. For confidential enquiries, please contact Principal Doug Holtam through reception on (08) 9295 2688 or email doug.holtam@mundaringcc.wa.edu.au  

About SCEA Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission: “We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be.”