Mentone Girls' Grammar, a leading independent girls' school in Melbourne's Bayside, nurtures students who are fearless, creative, and resilient. Founded in 1899, Mentone Girls' Grammar has a distinguished reputation for educating young women to be strong, independent individuals. The school is dedicated to nurturing confident graduates who are prepared to flourish in a world that is changing quickly by adopting a student-centred strategy based on wellbeing, learning innovation, and holistic development. Mentone Girls' Grammar, a proudly non-selective and internationally accredited as a World School, provides a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for girls from Early Learning to Year 12 in a picturesque coastal location.

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[GU1]
• 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.