Head of Campus - Deception Bay Flexible School
* Continuing, Full-time
* Start : As soon as can be negotiated with successful applicant
* Salary range : Deputy Principal - Year 1-4
ABOUT US
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd currently educates over 2,500 young people in 21 Flexible Learning Schools (12 based in Queensland and 9 other schools across Australia) and two Special Education Services Schools in NSW, with approximately 800 staff nationally. Flexi schools serve young people who experience complex educational, social or psychological situations which demand unique responses. They enable young people to engage in education in a supported learning environment through a methodology based on trauma informed practice, to co-create a Common Ground using Operation by Principles, in which the principles of Honesty, Respect, Participation, Safe & Legal are embedded. Our special schools serve young people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Each Flexi School has a Head of Campus who has delegated responsibility from the Area Principal and Regional Director for the day-to‑day management and leadership of the campus. The Head of Campus provides leadership and supervision to staff and the young people of the community, working collaboratively with the Area Principal, Regional Support Team members and other EREA Flexi Schools personnel as required.
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ABOUT YOU
* Demonstrated capacity to lead an organisational culture that aligns with the Charter for Catholic Schools in the Edmund Rice Tradition and the social justice emphasis of Edmund Rice Education Australia
* Capacity to lead a Flexi School culture that maintains fidelity to operation by principals (Respect, Safe and Legal, Participation and Honesty) through a Common Ground approach;
* Capacity for multidisciplinary leadership to manage human, financial and physical resources to deliver high quality outcomes;
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills that support a strong community focus both within and external to the school;
* Demonstrated capacity to provide leadership in trauma informed practice and wellbeing support that ensures that young people can achieve positive social outcomes and re‑engagement in learning;
* Capacity to provide leadership in learning and pedagogy supporting the achievement of quality learning outcomes for all young people;
* Relevant teaching qualifications and have (or be prepared to undertake) post graduate qualifications in one of the following areas: Education, Social Services, Educational Leadership, or Theology;
* Be registered, or eligible for registration, as a teacher in the state in which the school is located.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
* Edmund Rice Charism
* Learn how to do school differently
* 12.75% Superannuation contribution
* Salary sacrificing benefits, including FBT exempt payments of up to $15,900 p / a
* Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
* Induction, wellbeing and ongoing professional development
* Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
HOW TO APPLY (Please upload documents in PDF format)
To apply for a position, please complete the application form below. To support your application, you will be required to provide a current CV and Cover Letter highlighting your qualifications, experience and suitability for the role.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Donna Pares, Acting Area Principal, EREA Flexible Schools Ltd., on or via email
Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3PM (AEST) 5 JANUARY 2026
The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working with Children Check.
All applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child protection policies and procedures.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Edmund Rice Education Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Edmund Rice Education Australia
Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) Flexible Schools Ltd is a child safe organisation committed to the protection of children and has a zero tolerance of abuse of children. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people therefore, all applicants will be subject to EREA and legislative screening procedures.
These checks are consistent with EREA's commitment to child safeguarding policies and procedures. This includes complying with our Child Safeguarding policy and code of conduct.
EREA Flexible Schools Ltd is an equal opportunity employer that promotes the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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