About this job
The Head of Senior School reports directly to the Principal and is a key member of the School’s Executive team, with oversight of staff, student wellbeing and the operational leadership of Years 7–12.
The Head of Senior School provides strategic, educational and pastoral leadership across Years 7–12, cultivating a culture of growth, aspiration, trust and excellence. With a sharp focus on student wellbeing as central to academic success, the role leads a cohesive team of leaders and staff, driving consistent expectations, fostering community engagement and modelling calm, contemporary, relational leadership. The Head of Senior School plays a pivotal role in implementing change initiatives, developing staff capability, and ensuring a vibrant, connected and high-functioning Senior School community.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:
- Foster school-wide cohesion and build aspirational, high-performing and inclusive teams
- Lead with visibility, integrity and emotional intelligence, communicating with confidence, empathy and clarity
- Drive and embed contemporary wellbeing and positive education frameworks
- Shape, monitor and improve administrative and operational processes, procedures and protocols
- Embody and actively promote the school’s ethos, vision and values.
Commencing Term 3, 2025 (or by negotiation), this role is offered as a five-year full-time contract. Applicants must hold or be eligible for VIT registration and possess relevant postgraduate qualifications or a willingness to undertake further study.
Mentone Girls’ Grammar staff comply with the school’s child safety and wellbeing policies at all times. Mentone Girls’ Grammar has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all students.
Hutton Consulting Australia (HCA) is partnering with Mentone Girls’ Grammar in the search and selection process for this position. Before applying, please contact the lead consultant Chris Menagé on mobile 0427 703 483 or email
chris.menage@hutton.education for a confidential discussion and to obtain a Candidate Information Pack.
Applications close 6pm, Wednesday 23rd April, 2025.
Please ONLY APPLY directly via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website at: https://hutton.education/opportunities
(Note, applications through SEEK or other platforms will not be accepted).