Associate Head of School (7-8)

About Us    

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.   

The Role     

Applications are invited from current employees for this exciting new leadership opportunity at our Caulfield Campus. 

The Associate Head of School plays a supporting role in ensuring the School’s Vision, Purpose, and Values are operationalised, fostering a dynamic and inclusive culture that prioritises student growth, staff collaboration, and parent engagement. Reporting to the  Deputy Head of Campus - Head of School, this role provides pastoral and operational leadership of the Sub-School while ensuring the seamless coordination of operations, and significant events, creating an environment where every student is known, valued, and supported.  

This Associate Head of School position is for the Year 7-8 Sub School at Caulfield Campus. 

As a member of the Campus Leadership Team, the Associate Head of School works with the Deputy Head of Campus - Head of School to lead the Heads of House team, strengthening the school’s pastoral care structures as well as supporting the teaching and learning team to align school-wide academic priorities. By fostering collaboration across pastoral and academic teams and supporting school-wide and Campus initiatives, this role delivers holistic support and enhanced outcomes for students.  

This will be a 3-year fixed term Positions of Responsibility (POR) commencing in January 2027. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Ensure Sub-School experiences foster an inclusive culture where all students feel safe, connected, and are known and valued by staff for their unique contributions. 
• Contribute to the establishment and implementation of Sub-School shared expectations and priorities, ensuring alignment with the school’s strategic direction, and drive accountability for both you and team in achieving measurable outcomes.  
• Uphold high-performance standards by providing ongoing support to Heads and with aim of continuous improvement of practice.  
• Support and foster staff wellbeing and a healthy work environment. 
• Provide leadership and direction to the Heads of House, and Faculty staff across the campus with a focus of creating a strong vibrant learning culture 
• Support Deputy Head of Campus - Head of School to provide meaningful student leadership opportunities, actively guiding and empowering appointed student leaders.  
• Ensure student voice is actively sought, respected, and integrated as appropriate into decision-making and contributes to shaping culture of the school 
• Support and participate in the recruitment and induction of staff across the campus to ensure a high-quality and well-integrated team.  
• Support staff development by providing meaningful professional learning opportunities that enhance teaching effectiveness and pastoral care 
• Model and live the Caulfield Grammar School values and behaviours 

Key Selection Criteria 

• Tertiary qualifications in Education (postgraduate qualifications desirable). 
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration 
• Minimum 3 years proven record as an outstanding teacher. 
• Some experience leading and fostering a collaborative, inclusive, trusting culture.  
• Extensive experience in supporting staff, students and families to facilitate positive student outcomes. 
• Some experience in collaboratively leading social emotional learning programs. 
• Experience using proactive and responsive strategies to manage significant student behavioural and wellbeing concerns. 
• Experience in building strong relationships with and managing multiple stakeholders, including staff, students, parent/carer/guardian and the wider community 
• Ability to drive change and inspire a culture of continuous improvement.  
• Ability to foster a culture of collaboration and shared responsibility for student success (including student pathways). 
• Confident and articulate public speaker with strong written communication skills. 

Why Caulfield Grammar School 

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 Employment Page.  

Our Benefits  

• Competitive base and 13% Superannuation  
• Continuous professional development opportunities 
• Access to outstanding facilities and resources with free onsite parking 
• Health & Wellbeing activities throughout the year 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Access to BENY with discounts exclusive to Caulfield employees 

How to Apply 

Please submit your application by clicking on the APPLY button to be directed to our website. Applications will be reviewed and screened upon submission. 

Enquiries: **********@caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au