<p><strong>Deputy Head – School Operations</strong></p> <p><strong>Willunga Waldorf School – Newly Created Leadership Role</strong></p> <p><strong>Full time | Ongoing | Willunga, South Australia</strong></p> <p>Willunga Waldorf School is entering an exciting phase of planned growth. To support this expansion and strengthen the School’s leadership capacity, we are seeking a thoughtful, collaborative and highly organised leader to step into our newly created <strong>Deputy Head – School Operations</strong> role.</p> <p>Grounded in the internationally recognised Steiner philosophy, Willunga Waldorf School offers a rich, holistic education from Early Childhood to Year 12. Our beautiful campus in the McLaren Vale region provides a calm, natural and community‑centred environment where students are supported to grow into capable, responsible and compassionate young people.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>Reporting to the <strong>Head of School</strong> and <strong>Business Manager</strong>, the Deputy Head plays a central role in ensuring the School operates with clarity, rhythm and strong organisational integrity. This role provides leadership across:</p> <ul> <li>Daily school operations, timetabling and staffing coordination</li> <li>Risk and compliance frameworks, including child safety, WHS and policy development</li> <li>School events, festivals, camps and co‑curricular programs</li> <li>IT and AV oversight in collaboration with internal staff and external providers</li> <li>Supervision of key programs including Music, Library, International Students and After School Care</li> <li>Executive support, meeting coordination and whole‑school communication</li> </ul> <p>This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing school community and to support the Head of School and Business Manager in shaping the next chapter of Willunga Waldorf School’s development.</p> <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>You will bring:</p> <ul> <li>A recognised teaching qualification and experience as a classroom teacher</li> <li>Experience in school operations, compliance or organisational leadership</li> <li>Strong communication and relationship‑building skills</li> <li>The ability to lead with steadiness, clarity and empathy</li> <li>A collaborative approach and commitment to child‑centred, values‑based education</li> <li>Sound organisational and decision‑making capability</li> <li>A reflective, open‑minded approach and willingness to engage with Steiner education</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p> <ul> <li>A warm, community‑centred school culture</li> <li>A beautiful natural environment in Kaurna Country</li> <li>A leadership role with genuine impact during a period of growth</li> <li>A values‑based workplace grounded in Goodness, Beauty and Truth</li> <li>Salary and conditions aligned with the SA Department for Education Deputy Principal Scale and the Willunga Waldorf employment terms and conditions</li> </ul>