Deputy Head of Sport

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 Sport is a key member of the Sectional Leadership Team, supporting the delivery of a vibrant and inclusive sporting program that promotes student wellbeing, engagement and achievement. Working closely with the Head of Sport, the role provides leadership in the planning and coordination of sporting opportunities that foster teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship and personal excellence.

The Deputy Head of Sport builds strong relationships with students, staff and families, monitors student participation and supports the development of programs that cater to diverse needs and abilities.

The role contributes to a positive sporting culture aligned with the College's values of Respect, Compassion and Integrity and its commitment to holistic student development

• Full- time fixed-term role (22 January 2027 to 10 December 2027)
• Position of Responsibility (POR) plus teaching load
• Based at our Berwick Campus
• Annual responsibility allowance of $5,912
• 6 periods per cycle of leadership time release
• Support the leadership and delivery of the College's sporting program
• Promote student participation, wellbeing and sporting excellence
• Collaborate with students, staff and families to foster a positive sporting culture
• Current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration required
• Dedicated induction and mentoring program for all new staff

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

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