Vacancy Details

Haileybury is seeking an experienced educational leader to take on the role of Senior Head of Pre-Senior. Reporting to the Deputy Principal, Head of Senior Schools, this senior leadership position provides strategic and operational oversight of the Pre-Senior program across all campuses. This position holds a teaching position, commencing Term 1, 2027.   

The successful candidate will work closely with campus Heads of Pre-Senior, Senior School leaders, Heads of Department and teaching staff to ensure consistently high standards of teaching, learning, wellbeing and co-curricular delivery. They will also teach within the Pre-Senior program and contribute as a member of the Senior School Executive.  

 

Key Responsibilities  

As the Senior Head of Pre-Senior, you will: 

  • Lead and drive excellence in teaching, learning, wellbeing and student outcomes across Haileybury’s Pre-Senior Schools.  
  • Ensure a consistent, high-quality educational experience across all campuses through coaching, classroom observations and quality assurance practices.  
  • Partner with academic and operational leaders to oversee curriculum delivery, staff development and continuous improvement initiatives.  
  • Lead key student programs including wellbeing education, leadership development, transition programs, subject selection and parent engagement.  
  • Coordinate major Pre-Senior events, assemblies, communications, assessment programs and reporting processes.  
  • Oversee student wellbeing, behaviour management and the implementation of the Student Code of Conduct.  
  • Support and develop teaching staff through targeted professional learning and the annual Reflection & Growth process.  
  • Collaborate with campus leaders to ensure excellence in Pre-Senior operations, student experience and educational outcomes.  
  • Represent the Pre-Senior School on the Senior School Executive Team, contributing to strategic leadership across the organisation.  
  • Build strong partnerships with students, staff and families to foster a connected, inclusive and high-performing school community. 

 

About You  

At Haileybury we are seeking exceptional people. We are looking for a team player who brings the following skills and experience:  

  • Qualification and demonstrated capability to teach at VCE level.  
  • Strong understanding of senior secondary education and student pathways.  
  • Proven expertise in student wellbeing, pastoral care and wellbeing education programs.  
  • Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with students, parents, staff and key stakeholders.  
  • Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.  
  • Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential, sensitive and complex matters.  
  • Commitment to ongoing professional learning and leadership development.  
  • Ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders to drive excellence in student learning, wellbeing and engagement. 

 

Why work for us? 

  • Competitive salary, with further career development and opportunities.  
  • Ongoing professional and personal development.  
  • Excellent on-site facilities, grounds and working environment.  
  • Supportive, hybrid and flexible work options.  
  • Employee leave benefits such as paid parental leave and additional personal leave. 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  
  • Various financial benefits to employees through discount partnership programs and salary packaging options.  

 

Want to find out more?  

To view the position description, please click on the attachment below. For all inquiries, please contact the People and Culture Team via peopleandculture@haileybury.com.au.   

To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button to be directed to our online recruitment portal. Please note we do not accept emailed applications.  

 

Applications close: (10:00 am) Wednesday, 21 October 2026. 

Interviews may be conducted prior to the application closing date.  

Successful applicants must have the right to work in Australia and either hold, or be willing to obtain, a VIT registration prior to commencement.  

 

Haileybury is 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 required to satisfy child protection screening and adhere at all times to the schools’ Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, (https://www.haileybury.com.au/policies).  

Haileybury is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.