Introduction:
Aitken College invites applications from suitably qualified teachers with leadership experience, for the position of Deputy Head of Secondary (Middle School Pastoral), commencing in January 2027.
The Deputy Head Secondary (Middle School Pastoral) provides significant and visible support to the Assistant Principal (Secondary). The Deputy Head Secondary (Middle School Pastoral) will model and set the highest standards of professionalism and maintain these within their team. The focus of this role is to foster an engaging learning culture and sense of belonging among students, staff and parents, in the secondary school. The role involves leading and supporting the Heads of Year (Secondary) in relation to student management and supporting the Assistant Principal (Secondary) in developing a rigorous and dynamic learning environment.
The Deputy Head Secondary (Middle School Pastoral) is a fixed-term Position of Added Responsibility (PAR) reviewed on a three-year cycle with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will be offered an ongoing substantive teaching position at the College.
At Aitken College, we are committed to a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and innovation to provide our students with the best possible opportunities.
Aitken College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational, independent school in association with the Uniting Church located on 18 hectares in Greenvale.
Description:
Your application must include:
- A covering letter introducing your yourself.
- Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) including your qualifications, teaching and leadership experience and professional associations/memberships.
- The names and contact details of three professional referees.
- Evidence of a current Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration.
- Evidence of your right to work in Australia.
To access the Deputy Head of Secondary (Middle School Pastoral) Position Description go to – https://aitkencollege.edu.au/work-with-us
Enquiries should be directed to Mr Chris Graham, Assistant Principal (Secondary) on 03 9333 9100 or
[email protected].
To Apply please go to: https://aitkencollege.edu.au/work-with-us.
Applications will close on Sunday, 26 July 2026 addressed to Mr James Phillips, Executive Director: People and Culture. Applications must be submitted via the Employment section of our website. Applications will be considered as they are received, so we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Aitken College is a Prep to Year 12 co-educational, independent school in association with the Uniting Church located on 18 hectares in Greenvale. We are determined to be a school that inspires everyone to do their personal best, in service to themselves and other people. To achieve this, our focus is on inspiring excellence as a personal goal so that students find their calling and develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to pursue their own ambitious goals. Equally, we believe that developing character matters because when we challenge young people and take them out of their comfort zone, what they develop alongside new skills and knowledge might not be assessable, but it matters greatly.
Aitken College is a child safe workplace. All staff must comply with the College’s Child Safe policies and related policies and procedures, taking all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children. The Aitken College Child Safety Policy is available on the school website – https://www.aitkencollege.edu.au/child-safety.
For further information about Aitken College, please visit: aitkencollege.edu.au.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted by phone.
