<p><strong>This Executive Leadership role is offered as an ongoing position commencing Monday, 4 January 2026. &nbsp;Applications close at 4:00pm on Wednesday 26 August 2026</strong></p> <p>The Assistant Head of School – Studies has a strong commitment to boys’ education and ensues quality teaching and learning is a focus for all staff and students. This role fosters an exceptional and thriving learning community and provides strategic direction and leadership to a large and vibrant College Community.</p> <p>The Assistant Head of School – Studies will report to the Assistant Head of School – Learning and Teaching and be a member of the Marist College Executive team. He/she will work collaboratively with the Studies Team and the Heads of Department in leading quality learning and teaching in the College. The Assistant Head of School – Studies is responsible for leading, managing, supporting, organising and implementing curriculum, studies, and timetable related matters across Years 4-12 with specific emphasis on Years 7 to 12.</p> <p>The Assistant Head of School – Studies will be an exceptional educational leader with a passion for learning, teaching and organisation. He/she will have experience of leadership as well as appropriate qualifications, be an excellent communicator and team player with strong interpersonal skills and a breadth of experience in computer technology usage.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The&nbsp;Assistant Head of School – Studies&nbsp;is guided by the following delegated key responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Lead and sustain an authentic Catholic culture in the tradition of St. Marcellin Champagnat and the Marist Association, inspiring others to commit to a personal and shared mission.</li> <li>Impact and influence Academic Care in the College by building high functioning teams; modelling, stimulating and providing opportunities for creative thinking, innovation and best or next practice.</li> </ul> <p><strong>General Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Curriculum Design and Development</li> <li>Administration of Studies</li> <li>Direction of individual student’s programs of study</li> </ul> <p>Please refer to the attached Position Description for full details including the selection criteria.</p> <p>Prior to accepting any teaching position within the College, applicants need to have read the document “Teaching in Catholic Schools – A Statement of Principles”, and the “Marist Child Safe Adult Code of Conduct”, which will be sent to you should you be offered a position.</p> <p><strong>Application Process</strong></p> <p>External applications will be received through the ‘Apply’ link on the College website, and require completion of personal details, application questions and the upload of a cover letter outlining your skills and experience, resume and WWVP card.&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications from current staff should contain a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and be emailed to <a href="mailto:hr@mcc.act.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Head%20of%20School%20-%20Studies%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">hr@mcc.act.edu.au</a>. &nbsp;</p> <p>Applications should be addressed to the College Headmaster, Mr Liam Stakelum and be received by <strong>4:00pm on Wednesday 26 August 2026.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Enquiries regarding the duties and nature of the position, or progress of the selection process, should be directed to (Acting) Assistant Head of School – Staff and Community, Mr Justin Wood at hr@mcc.act.edu.au&nbsp;or by phoning the staff office on 02 6298 7262.</p> <p>The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.&nbsp;We encourage you to visit our website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maristc.act.edu.au" rel="nofollow">https://www.maristc.act.edu.au</a> should you require further information about Marist College Canberra.</p>