<ul> <li>Lead and develop Academic Staff (Years 7–12) | 5-year tenure</li> <li>Drive teaching excellence and staff growth</li> <li>Build a high-performing secondary team</li> </ul> <p><strong>About Us&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong><br><br> Imagine working somewhere where purpose guides your day, community surrounds you, and every moment holds the potential to shape a young life. Welcome to St Peters Lutheran College.<br><br> Set across 52 leafy acres just 7 kilometres from the Brisbane CBD, St Peters is a vibrant co-educational Day and Boarding School known for academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care and rich co-curricular opportunities. It is a place where young people flourish — and where dedicated educators find genuine purpose in their work.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br><br> Commencing 22 June 2026 (or by negotiation), St Peters is seeking to appoint an outstanding Head of Academic Staff – Years 7–12.<br><br> As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the development, performance and professional growth of Academic Staff across Years 7–12. Through visible, values-led leadership, you will mentor and support teachers, strengthen professional practice and help cultivate a high-performing culture of collaboration and excellence in teaching and learning.<br><br> Working closely with the People and Culture team, you will contribute to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional educators who inspire students to thrive.<br><br><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and support the performance and development of Academic Staff across Years 7–12</li> <li>Oversee the Academic Staff appraisal and professional growth framework</li> <li>Lead recruitment and workforce planning for secondary teaching staff</li> <li>Strengthen teacher capability through professional learning and development programs</li> <li>Provide oversight of daily staffing operations and workforce planning</li> <li>Champion a values-driven culture aligned with the College’s Christian ethos</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>What We're Looking For</strong><br><br> We are seeking an experienced educational leader who brings:</p> <ul> <li>Strong instructional leadership and a focus on student learning outcomes</li> <li>Experience leading, mentoring and developing teachers</li> <li>A commitment to professional learning and staff capability building</li> <li>Excellent communication and relationship-building skills</li> <li>Sound understanding of governance and compliance in a school environment</li> <li>Personal qualities of integrity, resilience and visible leadership</li> </ul> <p><br> The successful applicant must hold, or be eligible for, registration with the Queensland College of Teachers, possess relevant qualifications in education and leadership, and support the Christian ethos of St Peters.<br><br><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the selection criteria outlined in the Candidate Information Pack and details of three professional referees by clicking on the Apply Button provided. <strong>Applications close at 10:00am on Monday, 23 March 2026.</strong><br><br> If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Delaney, Acting Head of College on 07 3377 6231 or email on <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:L.Delaney@stpeters.qld.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Academic%20Staff%20-%20Years%207-12%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>L.Delaney@stpeters.qld.edu.au</a>?subject=Head%20of%20Academic%20Staff%20-%20Years%207-12%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:L.Delaney@stpeters.qld.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Academic%20Staff%20-%20Years%207-12%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">L.Delaney@stpeters.qld.edu.au</a>&nbsp;<br><br> For more information about working at St Peters Lutheran College and the benefits on offer, please visit www.stpeters.qld.edu.au.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Eligibility requirements to work within a Queensland School</strong></p> <p>All Teachers in Queensland must be registered to teach with the QCT. To find out more about teacher registration requirements and processes please go to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.qct.edu.au/teaching-in-queensland">QCT website here</a>. All other employees must hold a current paid Blue Card / Exemption Card or be issued with a paid Blue Card / Exemption Card before commencing work. To find out more about Blue Card requirements or to submit an application for a Blue Card/Exemption Card please go to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-licensing/blue-card/applications/apply">Blue Card Services website here.</a></p> <ul> <li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://web.martianlogic.com/smejobsearch/jsponly/downloadFile.jsp?jobAttachmentId=109402">Candidate Information Pack</a></li> </ul>