Mundaring Christian College is a thriving non-denominational, co‐educational K–12 school, situated in the Perth Hills across two campuses. We are a provider of quality Christian education, dedicated to nurturing the academic and spiritual growth of our students.
We are seeking a dedicated and strategic Head of Secondary to join our team in a full-time position commencing on the 20th July (or as negotiated). The successful candidate will lead the strategic and operational direction of the Secondary School as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and work closely with the Principal to foster a cohesive, high‐performing environment that promotes excellence in teaching, student wellbeing, and academic outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive strategic direction, innovation, and continuous improvement in alignment with College priorities.
* Lead staff through mentoring and development, fostering a high‐performing, collaborative culture.
* Oversee teaching and learning to ensure consistent, high‐quality, evidence‐informed classroom practice.
* Lead staff performance, professional growth, recruitment, and wellbeing initiatives.
* Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, risk management, and safeguarding requirements.
* Oversee co‐curricular programs, events, and student engagement beyond the classroom.
* Use data to inform decision‐making, school improvement, and strategic initiatives.
* Build strong relationships with parents and the wider community, supporting engagement and College reputation.
Selection Criteria
* Demonstrate a committed Christian faith by actively supporting the College's Christian life and aligning with the Association's Statement of Faith, Christian Lifestyle Statement, and educational objectives.
* Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, with professional presentation and the ability to follow direction and show initiative.
* Highly organised multitasker with sound financial process knowledge, and strong Microsoft 365 skills.
* Proven leadership capacity with the ability to mentor and develop staff, building a high‐performing, collaborative culture.
* Strategic and decisive thinker with integrity, able to translate vision into action and make sound decisions in complex situations.
* Highly organised, able to manage priorities and adapt in a dynamic environment.
* Strong problem‐solving skills with knowledge of WA education requirements (SCSA, WACE, compliance).
* Current Working with Children Check, and Teachers Registration Board of Western Australia registration (or willingness to obtain).
What We Offer
* Unity in Community: Join us as we continue to build strong connections between our schools as we work together for a common purpose.
* High‐Capacity Workplace: Working for SCEA means seeking growth opportunities across our people, places and resources to offer excellent Christian education.
* Growth in Reach: Be part of increasing community access to transformative Gospel‐inspired education as we work with stakeholders to grow the SCEA Schools network.
How to Apply
If you're a dedicated leader seeking to make a meaningful contribution in Christian education, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: scea.wa.edu.au/working-with-us.
Applications should be submitted by the 26th May 2026. Shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.
Applications must include
* A covering letter addressing all Essential Criteria and a brief statement outlining the competencies you would bring to the role and your reason for applying.
* A current resume/CV.
* Copies of qualifications.
* Copies of a current Working with Children Check and TRBWA registration, or willingness to apply for each.
For confidential enquiries, please contact Principal Doug Holtam through reception on 08 688 or email dou@mundaringcc.wa.edu.au.
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