Description:
Wilderness School is a non-denominational day and boarding girl’s school educating students from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12. Since 1884, Wilderness School has prepared girls to be adventurous, courageous, responsible, and respectful learners and leaders. At Wilderness, we strive to enable each student to be the best that she can be.
The Role
We are thrilled to invite applications for the position of Deputy Principal - Student Experience commencing in Term 3 2025.
In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, and the Strategic Priorities of Wilderness School the Deputy Principal – Student Experience is responsible for effectively leading, managing and supporting staff and leaders to fulfil the planning, delivery, evaluation, and improvement of student experiences successfully and purposefully.
The key responsibilities of this position are to ensure opportunities for students to achieve success and be celebrated. This includes the development, management, and evaluation of high quality cocurricular, extracurricular and wellbeing programs and events.
The Deputy Principal – Student Experience works in in partnership with the Deputy Principal - Learning and Teaching, Heads of School, and leaders to ensure Wilderness students’ learning experience is world-class. They will also work in partnership with the School Leadership team and Principal for special tasks, as required and will Deputise for the Principal when required.
This is a tenured position for 5 years, and comes with a teaching load.
About You
- Appropriate academic qualifications, including a South Australian Teaching Registration Certificate, with a background suitable for the role.
- Proven success in program development, financial management, and performance metrics.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of fostering collaboration, developing and implementing ideas, and building trust-based relationships.
- Demonstrated creativity and initiative, proficient in multitasking in a fast-paced environment, with strong ICT skills.
- Excellent administrative, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting Leadership and Principal decisions, and maintaining professionalism and discretion.
- 5 or more years of experience in a School Leadership role is desirable
How to Apply
For details about Wilderness School and to access a copy of the Candidate Pack & Position Description, please visit the School’s website at https://wilderness.com.au/employment. For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Stapleton-Pitt, People & Culture Manager on (08) 8343 1081.
To apply, please provide the following addressed to Mrs Belinda Arnfield, Principal:
- Resume/CV
- Covering letter addressing key selection criteria (2 pages maximum)
- Contact details of three referees
Applications will close 9am Monday 7th April 2025.
The successful applicant will be required to maintain a valid Working With Children Check, Protective Practices and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training, as well as adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy. We encourage you to apply for your Working With Children Check should you not currently hold one.
The Wilderness School Privacy Policy is available at https://wilderness.com.au/privacy-policy.