Head of Primary

Overview

Ellenbrook Christian College (ECC), a thriving Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 school in Perth’s northeast corridor, offers a Christ-centred education that nurtures the spiritual, academic, emotional and social growth of every student. As part of the Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA), ECC is grounded in strong Christian values and committed to equipping students to flourish in life and faith.

Head of Primary School

We are seeking a faith-filled, visionary, and relational leader to serve as the Head of Primary School, commencing Term 1, 2026. This full-time executive leadership role is an opportunity to lead a dynamic Primary School team and shape a flourishing learning community grounded in Gospel truth.

This is not just a role — it’s a sacred opportunity to nurture hearts and minds. You’ll lead with grace and conviction, sowing seeds of faith and learning that will shape lives for eternity.

Key Responsibilities

- Providing spiritual and strategic leadership to the Primary School as a member of the ECC Executive Team
- Leading teaching and learning with a commitment to academic excellence and holistic child development
- Cultivating a positive, supportive and prayerful school culture for students, staff and families
- Oversight of curriculum development, professional learning, and policy compliance
- Managing Primary School operations including budgeting, enrolments, wellbeing programs and compliance
- Promoting Christian Worldview integration across all areas of the curriculum
- Partnering with the wider SCEA network and community to grow Kingdom impact

Selection Criteria

- A personal commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and active involvement in a Christian church
- A clear alignment with SCEA’s Statement of Faith and Foundational Beliefs
- Demonstrated experience in educational leadership, preferably at a whole-school or executive level
- Strength in staff development, curriculum leadership and pastoral care
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a servant-leader mindset
- Proven ability to build culture, manage change and inspire excellence
- A deep love for children and a vision to see them thrive in Christ
- Previous experience in a Head of School or Deputy-level role
- Understanding of NCCD, Disability Standards for Education and differentiated learning
- Familiarity with WA curriculum and compliance requirements

What We Offer

- A purpose-filled leadership role in a Christ-centred school community
- The opportunity to influence culture and lead transformative Christian education
- Competitive salary packaging and generous professional development opportunities
- Support from a highly experienced Executive Team and the broader SCEA network
- A collaborative, innovative and prayerful staff culture

How to Apply

If you’re ready to lead with faith, courage and clarity, we invite you to apply online via the SCEA website: scea.wa.edu.au/working-with-us. Online applications should be submitted by 3 October 2025; shortlisting will begin immediately, and SCEA reserves the right to close this advert before this date.

Applications must include:

- A cover letter that includes:
- Your reason for applying
- A Christian lifestyle statement
- A response to the Essential Criteria and key leadership attributes
- A current resume/CV
- Copies of qualifications, WWCC and TRBWA registration

Only online applications that provide the above requirements will be considered.

For confidential enquiries, please contact Marisa Streeton (08) 92979294 or email marisa.streeton@ellenbrook.wa.edu.au

Swan Christian Education Association (SCEA) is a not-for-profit network of seven schools across Perth. With over 900 staff and 5000 students, SCEA is united in its mission: “We value and empower every student to become all God created them to be.”

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