Deputy Head of Junior School

Beaconhills College is an open-entry, co-educational College offering outstanding holistic education opportunities from Early Learning to Year 12. The College currently has over 3000 students across two campuses in Pakenham and Berwick, which are organised into sub-schools; Early Learning, Junior, Middle, Year 9 and Senior Schools.

Beaconhills is committed to providing a challenging, enriching and collaborative learning community, which empowers each individual to nurture their talents and develop as deep reflective thinkers and responsible citizens.

The Deputy Head of Junior School is a key member of the Sectional Leadership Team. This role is focused on leading and guiding a holistic approach to personalised wellbeing and learning for students. The Deputy Head of Junior School ensures the careful monitoring of student wellbeing, academic engagement and provision of contemporary student programs, consistent with the College’s Protect-Connect-Engage strategic priorities for student safety, connection and learning. 

The role builds positive relationships and leads the staff, students and families within the section. Understanding of the whole student and driving a system that recognises the breadth of individual capacity and achievement is a critical element of the role. Excellent communication will ensure consistent understanding of student progress in their wellbeing and learning across the section.

Working with and deputising for the Head of Section, the Deputy Head ensures the smooth running of the Section working in line with the College values of Respect, Compassion and Integrity and the Mission of a holistic education at Beaconhills College. 

The successful applicant must thrive on working as part of a dynamic team of dedicated professionals who are committed to fostering excellence in their students.
 

• This is a full time ongoing position 
• Commencing Term 4 2026 or by negotiation 
• This position is at our Berwick Campus

• Annual responsibility allowance of $15 663 

• This role receives 26 periods per cycle of time release 
• This position requires a current VIT registration
• 2 day dedicated new staff induction - rated 4 out of 5 stars by our 2026 new teacher intake 
• All new teachers are assigned a mentor and encouraged to participate in our mentor program 

Please click here to view the full position description for this role.

Why should you join Beaconhills

• Access to internal and external Professional Learning
• Inclusive and supportive community
• No Saturday sport
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick)
• Graduate mentor program
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar
• Berwick Campus is located 34 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD via Monash Freeway
• Onsite childcare available to staff (wait lists apply) 

Benefits of working at Beaconhills

• 13 weeks school holidays (3-week mid-year)
• Gifted day Monday before Melbourne Cup public holiday
• Occasional work from home opportunities i.e. report writing days
• 16 weeks paid parental leave allowance
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• 20 days of paid family violence leave
• Salary packaging available
• Free onsite parking

Applications

Please address your application to our Executive Principal, Mr Stephen McGinley. Applications should include:

• A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses why you want to work at Beaconhills
• A PDF version of your resume detailing your qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three professional referees (Including current or most recent Principal)

Applications close 14 August 2026 at 9am however all applications will be reviewed upon receipt and early applications are encouraged. 

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