Deputy Head of Year 9

The successful applicant must thrive on working as part of a dynamic team of dedicated professionals who are committed to fostering excellence in their students.

• Commencing 22 January 2026
• This position is at our Berwick Campus
• This is a full time position which includes a teaching load
• 12 month contract commencing 22 January 2026 and concluding 11 December 2026
• This role comes with an allowance of $10,457 per annum (included in advertised salary) and includes 8 periods of time release per cycle
• This position requires a current VIT registration

Deputy Head of Year 9

• Deputise for Head of Year 9 when required
• Oversight of the learning and wellbeing of students in the Section. 
• Organise and facilitate Section assemblies
• Communicate information to staff
• Collaborate with the Head of Section to provide oversight of the operations and planning for the Section.
• Oversight of the tracking process of the students in the section 
• Development and oversight of the House Program for the Section
•  Facilitate the student leadership programs within the section such as the Student Council 

Please click here to view the full position description for this role.

If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team via job.applications@beaconhills.vic.edu.au

Why should you join Beaconhills

• Access to internal and external Professional Learning
• Inclusive and supportive community
• No Saturday sport
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family
• Onsite electric car charging stations (Pakenham campus, coming soon to Berwick)
• Graduate mentor program
• Join one of the largest solar-powered schools in Australia – we have 360kW of solar power now operating and 40% of our school is powered by electricity sourced from renewable solar
• Onsite childcare available to staff (wait lists apply) 

Benefits of working at Beaconhills

• 13 weeks school holidays (3-week mid-year)
• Gifted day Monday before Melbourne Cup public holiday
• Occasional work from home opportunities i.e. report writing days
• 16 weeks paid parental leave allowance
• 15 days sick and carers leave per year
• 20 days of paid family violence leave
• Salary packaging available
• Free onsite parking

Applications

Please address your application to our Executive Principal, Mr Stephen McGinley.
Applications should include:

• A PDF version of your cover letter that addresses why you want to work at Beaconhills
• A PDF version of your resume detailing your qualifications and experience
• Contact details of three professional referees (minimum one line manager)

Applications close Thursday 4 December at 9am however all applications will be reviewed upon receipt and early applications are encouraged. 

Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement

Beaconhills College has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Beaconhills is a child safe employer and is committed to the welfare of children and their protection. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity principles and is committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in our recruitment process. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for all positions at Beaconhills College. Please click here to view our Equal Opportunity and Child Safety Statement in full.