Deputy Principal & Head of Middle School

About the role

Inspired Education is recruiting a Deputy Principal and Head of Middle School for its Reddam House Sydney school. The role is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and works closely with the Principal to shape the academic, pastoral and cultural life of the Middle School (Years 7-9). It carries overall responsibility for academic programs, student achievement, pastoral care, student wellbeing and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Principal to deliver Middle School strategy and excellence across Years 7-9, and lead improvement initiatives using data, research and best practice.
• Oversee the Stage 4 and Stage 5 curriculum, assessment, reporting and student achievement, including academic tracking, interventions and extension programs.
• Ensure full NESA compliance and accurate data, and lead, mentor and develop Middle School leaders and teachers, including performance processes, recruitment, induction and retention.
• Oversee pastoral care, student wellbeing, behaviour standards, attendance and early intervention strategies.
• Manage Middle School operations, major events and regulatory compliance, and act as Principal when required.
• Build strong partnerships with parents and represent the Middle School professionally in the wider school community.

Required profile

• Proven track record of raising academic standards and improving student outcomes.
• Extensive leadership experience in a high-performing secondary school, ideally an independent school, with demonstrated success leading Years 7-9 programs.
• Ability to lead, mentor and inspire staff, and to use data and evidence to inform decisions.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and strong organisational, operational and project management capabilities.
• Recognised teaching qualification (Bachelor of Education or equivalent); Masters of Education or equivalent highly desirable.
• Postgraduate qualification in Educational Leadership or a related field highly regarded.
• Current accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).

Applications are submitted by resume and cover letter through the school's careers site; longlisted candidates receive a candidate information pack. Pre-employment background checks are carried out.