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Presbyterian Ladies' College · Victoria

Head of Senior School, PLC Melbourne

SecondaryDeputy / Assistant Head of School

PLC Melbourne is seeking a full-time Head of Senior School to lead Years 7–12 at its Christian independent girls’ school in Melbourne’s east. This executive role covers learning, wellbeing, staff development and operations, and is offered on a five-year fixed-term contract with a negotiable commencement; applicants need education qualifications, VIT registration or eligibility, and a Working with Children Check.

  • Leads Years 7–12
  • Five-year fixed-term executive contract
  • Commencement date negotiable
  • VIT registration or eligibility required

Closes in 9 days

Applications close 13 Nov 2026.

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About the role

Full-time Head of Senior School leading Years 7–12 and reporting to the Principal as part of the Executive. The role covers teaching and learning, wellbeing, co-curricular programmes, staff development, student conduct, compliance, budgeting and daily operations. This is a five-year fixed-term executive appointment, with a negotiable commencement date.

What they’re looking for

  • Christian faith and commitment to the College’s mission
  • Experience leading teaching, learning and academic care in girls’ education
  • Strategic use of research, data and student voice
  • Ability to develop middle leaders through mentoring and professional learning
  • Strong operational, compliance, budgeting and child safety judgement
  • Education degree, VIT registration or eligibility, and Working with Children Check

About the school

Presbyterian Ladies’ College Melbourne is a Christian independent girls’ school established in 1875, based on a 16-hectare campus in Melbourne’s east. The College offers boarding from Year 7 and focuses on character, learning, wellbeing and personal development.

How to apply

Apply directly through Hutton Consulting Australia’s website and include the required application materials; the recruitment consultant can provide the Candidate Information Pack. Applications close at 5pm AEDT on Friday 13 November 2026.

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The role

Sector
Secondary
Role
Deputy / Assistant Head of School
Hours
full time
Tenure
permanent
Listed
2 Nov 2026

In the school’s words

“PLC Melbourne seeks a Head of Senior School to lead Years 7 to 12, strengthening learning, wellbeing and a compassionate school culture. Established in 1875, Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC), Melbourne, is a Christian independent school with a longstanding commitment to…”

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Head of Senior School, PLC Melbourne at Presbyterian Ladies' College, Victoria · Teachroles