Deputy Principal & Head of Middle School

ROLE SUMMARY:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the Executive Principal to deliver Middle School strategy and excellence across Years 7-9.
• Lead improvement initiatives across Years 7-9 using data, research, and best practice in middle years education.

Academic Leadership (Years 7-9)

• Oversee Stage 4 and Stage 5 curriculum, assessment, reporting, and student achievement.
• Lead academic tracking, interventions, extension programs, and initiatives that support student growth and readiness for Senior School.
• Ensure full NESA compliance, data accuracy, and the effective implementation of curriculum and assessment requirements.

Staff Leadership and Professional Culture

• Lead, mentor, and develop Middle School leaders and teachers, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Oversee staff performance processes and the recruitment, induction, and retention of outstanding educators.

Student Wellbeing and Pastoral Care

• Oversee pastoral care, student wellbeing, behaviour standards, attendance, and early intervention strategies to support student success.

Operations and Compliance

• Manage Middle School operations, major events, and regulatory compliance, and act as Principal when required.

Community Engagement

• Build strong partnerships with parents and represent the Middle School professionally within the wider school community.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record of raising academic standards and driving measurable improvement in student outcomes.
• Extensive leadership experience within a high-performing secondary school environment, ideally within an independent school.
• Demonstrated success in leading Years 7-9 academic and pastoral programs, with evidence of improved student outcomes and engagement.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and inspire staff to deliver excellence in teaching, learning and assessment practices.
• Strategic thinker with the capacity to use data and evidence to inform decision making and improve academic performance.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with students, staff, parents and the wider school community.
• Highly developed organisational, operational and project management capabilities. 
   

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• A visible, values-driven educational leader with high professional standards.
• Intellectually rigorous and committed to academic excellence.
• Calm, decisive, and measured under pressure.
• Relationally astute, with the capacity to build trust and inspire confidence.
• Deeply committed to the holistic development and wellbeing of students.
• Demonstrates integrity, discretion, and sound judgement at all times.
   

QUALIFICATIONS

•  A recognised teaching qualification (Bachelor or of Education or equivalent),
• Masters of Education or equivalent (desirable). 
• Postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership or a related field (highly regarded).
• Current accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

APPLICATION PROCESS

Thank you for your interest in the Reddam House Sydney Deputy Principal & Head of Middle School position.  

Please submit your resume and cover letter with your application. All applications will be reviewed, and longlisted candidates will be sent a Candidate Information Pack containing a school overview, full job description, and the selection criteria to complete.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and shortlisted accordingly. We encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience. 

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.