Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) Ltd is seeking a Deputy Head of Secondary for Heritage College (Officer Campus). This is a full-time, fixed term position commencing January 2026 and concluding December 2026.

The Deputy Head of Secondary will support the Head of Secondary in leading significant areas and/or functions within the school to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluation of the school’s Secondary education program.

Applicants will need to hold, at a minimum, a Bachelor of Education with a Master of Education preferred and have 5+ years of experience as a teacher. Applicants with demonstrated skills in leadership will have an advantage.

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.
• Possess strong organisational and administrative skills
• Have a solid understanding of various learning and teaching strategies, understandings and skills in the area of Secondary education.
• Can foster and develop appropriate relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider church and school communities.
• Are willing to support the vision, mission and strategic goals of the school.

The College offers the following benefits to interested applicants:

• Peaceful semi-rural location that is close to amenities, major arterials and public transport.
• Genuinely friendly and supportive staff.
• Close-knit school community.
• Multicultural and diverse student body.
• Opportunities for career development and growth.
• Lower student-teacher ratios.
• Strong early career teacher support.
• Expanding and growing school.
• Employee Assistance Program.

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

Child Safety Commitment:

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

Seventh-day Adventist Schools (Victoria) Limited schools are child-safe environments. 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.

Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest can be sent to Steve Cowley, Education Director, at asvhr@adventist.org.au

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.