The Deputy Head of Primary will be employed on a part-time (0.60 FTE) basis commencing 15 January 2026.

To learn more about Edinburgh College, please visit the website.

Key Reponsibilities:

The Deputy Head of Primary will support the Head of Primary in leading significant areas and/or functions within the school to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school’s primary education program. Applicants will need to hold, at a minimum, a Bachelor of Education (with a Master of Education preferred) and have five-plus years of full-time experience as a teacher. Applicants with demonstrated skills in leadership and administration will have an advantage.

Application Requirements:

The successful applicant with hold a Bachelor of Education (or equivalent) and registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.

Applicants will need to demonstrate that they:

• are a practising member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with a strong commitment to its mission;
• have a comprehensive understanding of the Adventist Education system;
• have a solid understanding of various learning and teaching strategies, understandings and skills in the area of primary education;
• can show a history of outstanding teaching practice with demonstrated administrative and leadership skills being desirable;
• can foster and develop appropriate relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider church and school communities; and
• are willing to support the vision, mission and strategic goals of the school.

Expressions of Interest:

A cover letter and CV can be sent to Steve Cowley, Chief Executive Officer, at asvhr@adventist.org.au.

Child Safe:

Edinburgh College is a child-safe environment. We are committed to child safety and to promoting the cultural safety, participation and empowerment of all children, including children and young people with a disability and additional needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, and children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

A link to our Child Safety Policy can be found here and our Child Safe Code of Conduct here.

By applying for this role, you consent to Adventist Schools Victoria submitting your name to be screened by Adsafe Limited, the child protection arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to see whether any child related concerns or risks about you are known to the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Only those with a legal right to work in Australia may apply, and the appointing body reserves the right to fill this position at its discretion and to close applications early.