Deputy Head of Junior High

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time Applications Close: 24 August 2026

Lead Junior High operations, wellbeing and staff development, driving student success and shaping a thriving Years 7–9 community.

• Influence the future of Junior High education through a key leadership role
• Join one of Queensland's leading independent schools
• Lead and develop a high-performing team

About the Role

St Peters Lutheran College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Head of Junior High to join our Junior High team. Reporting to the Head of Junior High, this key leadership role partners strategically and operationally to foster a high-performing, student-centred sub-school where students flourish, staff are supported, and a culture of wellbeing, engagement and academic success thrives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Year Level Coordinators to build a collaborative, high-performing leadership team.
• Oversee student wellbeing, pastoral care and behaviour management frameworks across Years 7–9.
• Manage complex student matters and coordinate interventions to support student engagement and success.
• Partner with families, staff and specialist support teams to deliver positive outcomes for students.
• Drive Junior High improvement initiatives, using data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Deputise for the Head of Junior High and contribute to strategic and operational leadership across the sub-school.

What You Bring

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Education, Leadership, Pastoral Care and/or Curriculum, together with Queensland College of Teachers registration (or eligibility for registration).
• Comprehensive knowledge of middle years education, student wellbeing, pastoral care and behaviour management practices.
• Experience in a similar educational leadership role, with demonstrated success leading staff, supporting student outcomes and driving improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to the College's Christian ethos and values.

Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School

All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the QCT website here . All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the Blue Card Services website here.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

2250 Students
201 TeachingStaff
146 Non-Teaching Staff

St Peters Lutheran College (Indooroopilly) is a P-12 coeducational day and boarding college of 2,250 students. The Lower Primary with Years Prep–4 has three classes at each level. The Upper Primary provides a program tailored to meet the needs of students in Years 5–6. St Peters Junior High offers Years 7-9 students a program to support young adolescents. The Senior School provides a program for Years 10–12 with the International Baccalaureate Diploma offered alongside VET and QSA courses.

A copy of the Position Description can be found below.

For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au