Head of Junior School

We are excited to welcome applications for a passionate and committed Head of Junior School to join our vibrant community, starting Term 1, 2026. This is a full time, permanent leadership position.

Pacific Hills Christian School is a co‑educational Prep to Year 12 Christian school with 1500 students, located in Dural, in the Hills District of Sydney. The School is part of the Pacific Group of ten Christian schools, with six of these schools located in regional NSW. The School emphasises excellence and growth in Christian character with its vision being 'to provide a Christian educational community as a centre of teaching, learning, and serving excellence founded on Biblically based beliefs, values, and behaviour'. A distinctive of Pacific Hills is our commitment to Christian service.

As part of the School Leadership Team, the Head of Junior School is to contribute to the development and maintenance of the overall culture and climate of the School with specific consideration and advocacy for the particularly distinct needs of all students. They are to ensure the implementation of the School’s vision and policies through the development and maintenance of School practice that is in keeping with the overall ethos and climate of Pacific Hills Christian School.

To be considered for this role you must upload a completed copy of this application form into the 'Other Documents' section, along with all other documents requested. Please check you have uploaded all the required documents or made a note of missing documents, before pressing submit.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Personal Christian faith and a commitment to this community of faith and practice

- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in education

- 5 years' experience in teaching

- 2 years' experience in educational leadership (desirable)

- Depth of understanding of the principles of Christian education.

- Exemplary teaching practice.

- Highly developed administrative skills.

- Highly effective written and oral communication skills.

- Highly developed interpersonal and relational skills.

- Capacity to develop policy and curriculum aligned to the School’s vision and to implement policy in procedures

Key Result Areas

- Leadership and development of all aspects of the Junior School

- Day to day operations through the organisation of the Junior School

- Pastoral care and welfare of the Junior School community of students, parents, and staff

- Teaching and learning in Junior School

As a valued member of our community you will:

- Have the opportunity to be a part of a supportive Christian community

- Share in daily devotions as a staff

- Access career growth & development

- Have Global Mission opportunities

- Have access to an on-site cafe and canteen

- Accessibility to AISNSW's Fitness Passport Program

The School offers staff the opportunity to grow in their careers in a strongly mentored and caring environment. Commitment to a local church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. Applications should include a reference from a minister of the church you regularly attend.

For further information, please contact the HR Department by emailhr@pacific.education , referencing the school and role you are enquiring about.

Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the date applications close.

Pacific Hills Christian School is a child safe workplace; all candidates are required to provide their NSW Working with Children Check Number for verification.

Candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide their NESA Accreditation Number for verification.

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