Deputy Head Of Junior School

Position No : 680099

Applications Close : 28 / 07 / 2025 5 : 00 PM

Occupation : Teaching / Education

Work Type : Permanent - Full Time

About BGS

Founded in 1882, Brighton Grammar is an Anglican school passionate about developing, inspiring and guiding each boy to achieve his personal best in every way. The school's evidence-based teaching and learning processes, supported by a research centre, attracts the best minds in education.

Everything we do in the Junior School supports the belief that for a boy to thrive in his education he must be happy and feel a sense of connectedness. As a staff member in our Junior School, you will play an active role in supporting the development of our young men. Each boy is supported by his classmates, classroom teachers, Year Level Coordinator, specialist teachers and the school counsellor, who work together to ensure each boy finds his place in our school. Every student also belongs to a House and throughout the year is involved in a range of competitions – athletics, cross-country, swimming, poetry, maths, spelling, trivia and music.

The role

Brighton Grammar School invites applications for the key leadership role of Deputy Head of Junior School, to commence in January 2026. Reporting to the Deputy Headmaster / Head of Junior School and serving as a member of the Junior School Leadership Team, the role is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and effective operation of Prep to Year 6.

In order to thrive at Brighton Grammar School, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate :

Post graduate qualifications in an appropriate discipline focusing on leadership (preferred) and / or research.Experience in a significant leadership role ideally within boys' education.Current knowledge of appropriate content, research and pedagogy relevant to student and staff learning outcomes.Current knowledge of curriculum, educational trends, schooling practices and policy developments as they relate to the education sector.A proven track record of success in leading, mentoring and guiding a team to achieve successful outcomes.Up-to-date knowledge of relevant compliance requirements and regulations.The ability to operate within a senior management team and flexibility to work cross functionally to meet School goals and objectives.Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills.VIT Registration is essential for this position.

Why work for us?

Develop your career in this key role within our Junior School.Join a School that values your development and supports your wellbeing.Work alongside passionate, engaging and inspirational leaders.Be involved in our instructional and leadership coaching programs.

We are proud of our culture at Brighton Grammar and invite you to hear more about it from some of our current staff here : Work at Brighton Grammar School

Want to find out more?

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All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.

Applications close : 5pm, Monday 28 July 2025.

Brighton Grammar School is fully committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct.

Attachments

Deputy Head of Junior School_RecruitmentPack_June2025.pdf

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