Canterbury College is one of Queensland's leading Anglican ELC-12 schools, located in the rapidly growing corridor spanning Logan, the northern Gold Coast and southern Brisbane.
As we continue to shape a bold vision for the future, we are seeking an exceptional educational leader to join our Senior School Leadership Team in the newly created role of Assistant Head of Senior School (Years 10-12).
This is a unique opportunity to play a significant role in the lives of young people during the most important years of their schooling, helping them graduate as capable, confident and compassionate young adults who are truly World Ready.
About Canterbury College:
Since 1987, Canterbury has deliberately built a culture that is both high-performing and deeply human. Our students are known not only for their academic outcomes, but for the way they contribute across the full life of the College. We believe that the best education is balanced, ambitious and future-focused, where learning extends beyond the classroom and where every student is challenged to grow. This is captured through our commitment to the Four Dimensions: Academics, Sport, Performing Arts and Character, Leadership and Service. These are not add-ons. They are integral to how we design learning, build community and develop confident, capable young people who are ready for the world beyond school.
The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Senior School, the Assistant Head of Senior School (10-12) is a senior pastoral and educational leadership position responsible for shaping student culture, wellbeing, engagement, behaviour and personal growth across Years 10-12.
You will provide visible, values-driven leadership while fostering an environment where students are known, challenged and supported to achieve their best.
Key responsibilities include:
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Leading pastoral care and wellbeing programs across Years 10-12
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Overseeing student behaviour, engagement and discipline systems
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Leading and supporting the Heads of House team
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Implementing the Character and Resilience Education program
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Identifying and supporting students at academic or wellbeing risk as they navigate academic pathways and support
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Building strong partnerships with students, families and staff
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Coordinating significant senior school events and rites of passage
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Supporting student leadership, post-school pathways and successful transitions beyond school
The successful applicant will:
Be an experienced educational leader with a passion for student wellbeing, high expectations and the development of young people.
You will possess:
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Queensland College of Teachers registration
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Significant leadership experience within a secondary school environment
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Demonstrated success leading educational and/or pastoral care initiatives in a middle or senior leadership role (eg Head of Year, Head of House, Head of Faculty, or equivalent) in an independent school
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Strong experience managing complex student behaviour and engagement matters
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Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
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The ability to lead teams, influence culture and drive continuous improvement
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A commitment to educational excellence and student growth
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Alignment with the values and Anglican ethos of Canterbury College
Postgraduate qualifications in education and/or leadership will be highly regarded.
Why Canterbury College?
Working at Canterbury is both professionally rewarding and personally sustaining. You will be part of a collegial and disciplined environment where teaching is taken seriously, where effort is recognised and where people genuinely support one another to improve.
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A high-trust, collaborative staff culture focused on excellence in practice
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Ongoing professional learning, coaching and clear career development pathways
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A clear commitment to staff wellbeing, with strong leadership support
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Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Free onsite parking, coffee shop and a wide-ranging staff wellbeing program
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Remuneration in accordance with experience and qualifications, above award where merited
Salary Range is between $165,000 - $170,000 + Superannuation.
Work and Wellbeing
We recognise that sustainable performance depends on balance. Canterbury supports the Right to Disconnect, and we are intentional about ensuring that expectations around communication and workload are clear, reasonable and respectful of personal time.
Requirements
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A commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice
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A genuine commitment to educating the whole student across the Four Dimensions
The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
A Different Kind of Community
Our mantra, "Different Together", speaks to the strength of a community that is diverse in experience, perspective and background, yet united in purpose. We are proud of the culture we have built, one that combines high expectations with genuine care, and one that continues to evolve as we look to the future.
How to Apply
Please submit your application, including a covering letter and resume addressed to Mr Daniel Walker, Principal, together with the contact details of three professional referees.
Canterbury College is committed to being a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. Successful applicants will be expected to live and breathe our unwavering commitment to the dignity, safety and wellbeing of every student, and to act consistently in ways that reflect and uphold this across all aspects of College life.
