10 senior leader jobs found in Melbourne

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading and most respected co-educational independent schools. With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana and Lochend, and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes. Applications are invited from innovative and engaging leaders for the position of Head of Faculty, Visual Arts at the St Kilda Road Campus. This is a full-time, ongoing teaching position with a 3-year position of responsibility including a 0.36 FTE time release and a 0.64 FTE teaching load. This position is commencing at the start of the 2027 school year. With the assistance of a Faculty Coordinator, the Head of Faculty – Visual Arts manages the teaching staff and the curriculum implementation needs of the Arts faculty. An emphasis of the role is to...

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading and most respected co-educational independent schools. With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana and Lochend, and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes. Applications are invited from innovative and engaging leaders for the position of Head of Faculty, Commerce at the St Kilda Road Campus. This is a full-time, ongoing teaching position with a 3-year position of responsibility including a 0.14 FTE time release and a 0.86 FTE teaching load. This position is commencing at the start of the 2027 school year. With the assistance of a Faculty Coordinator, the Head of Faculty – Commerce manages the teaching staff and the curriculum implementation needs of the Arts faculty. An emphasis of the role is to effectively...

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading and most respected co-educational independent schools. With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana and Lochend, and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes. Applications are invited from innovative and engaging leaders for the position of Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator at the St Kilda Road Campus. This is a full-time, ongoing teaching position with a 3-year position of responsibility including a 0.6 FTE time release and a 0.4 FTE teaching load. This position is commencing at the start of the 2027 school year. The PYP Curriculum Coordinator is a key leadership role responsible for the pedagogical leadership, management and oversight of the Primary Years Programme (PYP) across ECLC to Year 6. The role...

Secure a leadership role for the next 3 years. Full-time position with an immediate commencement unless negotiated. 2 Bonus and 2 Wellbeing Days About Ruyton Girls' School  Ruyton Girls' School is a forward-thinking independent school offering co-educational Early Learning and girls’ education from Prep to Year 12. With a proud history of academic excellence and a strong commitment to wellbeing, curiosity and connection, Ruyton nurtures confident, capable young people who are prepared to lead lives of purpose, contribution and lifelong learning in an ever-changing world. Why work at Ruyton Girls' School  A recognised leader in education, we value and invest in our staff, supporting personal best and individual growth.  We do this by: Prioritising and investing in staff growth through meaningful professional development opportunities. Providing opportunities for connection and collaboration as a K-12 community that embraces a Whole School approach....

Rare opportunity for a dynamic pastoral leader to inspire & shape the senior school journey, driving a culture of excellence, wellbeing & performance. About the Role The Director of Senior Years (10 -12) is a senior pastoral and strategic leadership role responsible for the overall development, wellbeing, and performance of students in Years 10-12. The position leads and coordinates the Heads of House team to ensure a consistent, high-quality approach to behaviour and culture, academic progress and accountability, co-curricular engagement, character formation, and post-school pathways for all boys. With high visibility, strong alignment to school values and standards and pastoral system leadership, the Director of Senior Years is responsible for shaping a positive and supportive culture that promotes excellence, wellbeing and high performance in the Senior School. Key details: Commencing in January 2027 Position of Leadership (tenured) with small teaching...

Outstanding opportunity for highly capable healthcare professional to lead Health Services at Scotch College. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Health Services to lead and shape the delivery of exceptional healthcare across our vibrant residential school community. Living on campus (preferred, but all applicants considered), this is a unique leadership opportunity for a healthcare professional to combine strategic health care vision with hands-on operational expertise in alignment with best practice standards, school policies and legislative requirements. You will oversee multiple on-campus health centres, ensure the provision of high-quality, student-centred healthcare while fostering a culture of wellbeing, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With a passion for adolescent male health and wellbeing, strong clinical credibility and the ability to build trusted relationships across the community, you will contribute to health...

As Principal of OakTree College, you will provide strategic, educational and operational leadership to an independent specialist senior secondary school dedicated to supporting young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds who have disengaged, or are at risk of disengaging, from mainstream education. Reporting directly to the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the College's vision, culture and strategic direction while ensuring the delivery of high-quality educational outcomes. The Principal is responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day management of the College, fostering a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Working closely with staff, families, the Executive Team and external stakeholders, you will drive continuous improvement, promote excellence in teaching and learning, and ensure the College remains fully compliant...

Expression of Interest - Secondary Teaching 2027 At Melbourne Grammar School, we believe education can create extraordinary possibilities in the lives of young people and the communities in which they live. To deliver on this vision, we seek outstanding teachers who are passionate about learning and committed to helping students flourish both in and beyond the classroom. In preparation for the forthcoming academic year, Melbourne Grammar School is inviting expressions of interest for teachers across all subject areas for potential roles (part time and full time), commencing in 2027 at our   Middle   and   Senior Schools . Our School The pedagogical framework at Melbourne Grammar School is based around key developmental stages while taking student variations in learning style, interests and relationships into account. Rooted in this philosophy, we offer a broad and challenging curriculum alongside an extensive co-curricular platform. We create a culture that is...

Wesley College Melbourne, a school of the Uniting Church, established in 1866, is one of Australia's leading and most respected co-educational independent schools.  With an enrolment of 3,400 students from ECLC to Year 12, it comprises three metropolitan campuses in Melbourne, at St Kilda Road, Glen Waverley and Elsternwick, outdoor education sites at Chum Creek, Mallana, Lochend and a Year 9 residential campus at Clunes.   We are seeking to appoint two experienced practitioners to the full-time (1.0 FTE), temporary position of People & Culture Advisor. These 12-month opportunities are available due to internal movement and parental leave cover, commencing in late September 2026. These hybrid roles have a combination of on-campus and working from home. Successful candidates will be required to work from our St Kilda Road and Glen Waverley campuses several days per week.   Working closely with the broader People & Culture team, the People & Culture...

Lauriston Girls' School is seeking a  Head of Science  to join our community. This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced educator who is passionate about curriculum, evidence-informed practice and the development of both students and staff. The successful candidate will lead a collaborative faculty spanning Years 7–12 and work closely with colleagues across the School to strengthen continuity, progression and excellence in Science learning. This is an opportunity to shape curriculum, foster curiosity and scientific thinking, support professional growth, and contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. About Lauriston Established in 1901, Lauriston Girls’ School has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence, educational innovation, and a deep commitment to empowering young women. From our renowned Howqua Year 9 campus program to our Reggio Emilia–inspired Early Learning Centre, Lauriston is a vibrant and progressive learning...