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Peter Westhead

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Deputy Principal at The Springfield Anglican College
📍 Brookwater, Queensland, Australia

Peter is an experienced Deputy Principal with a diverse background in educational leadership across England and Australia. He focuses on enriching student learning by building the capacity of others and fostering a culture of excellence. Colleagues describe him as an exceptional professional with extensive knowledge of the complexities faced by schools.

Driven by the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth, Peter is passionate about creating environments where both students and staff can thrive. He recently relocated to Queensland to be closer to his family, demonstrating a strong commitment to his personal life alongside his professional responsibilities.

He has appeared as a guest on the Stepping into [ed]Leadership podcast to discuss school culture and people strategy.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Deputy Principal
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Brookwater, Queensland, Australia
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People & Culture
As a former Director of People Strategy and Culture, he focuses on fostering environments where both students and staff can thrive and grow.
Leadership Development
He is dedicated to building the capacity of others and recently hosted a workshop for the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA) for aspirant leaders.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Deputy Principal
The Springfield Anglican College
1-2020 - 1-2024
Director of People Strategy and Culture
Westbourne Grammar School
1-2019 - 12-2019
Director of Learning - Senior School
Westbourne Grammar School
1-2016 - 12-2018
Director of Learning P - 12
Walford Anglican School for Girls
5-2015 - 12-2015
Year 12 Director
Woodcroft College
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Media appearances

Welcome! Our new staff in 2024. Featured in The Springfield Anglican College (official website)
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Executive Leadership Team. Featured in The Springfield Anglican College (official website)
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Education
8-2022 - 12-2023
Graduate Certificate - GAICD
Australian Institute of Company Directors
9-1992 - 7-1993
Post Graduate Certificate of Education
University of Leicester School of Education, UK
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