Head of Senior School

15 hours ago

Kemps Creek, New South Wales, Australia anzuk Education Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Mamre Anglican School is seeking an exceptional Christian educator to join their Senior Executive Leadership Team as Head of Senior School, a pivotal leadership role shaping the academic, pastoral and co-curricular direction of Years 7–12.

Mamre Anglican is a growing P–12 co-educational school with 700 students and 90 staff. As they prepare for an exciting relocation in 2029 to the Sydney Science Park, adjacent to the new Nancy Bird-Walton Airport and Luddenham Metro, the School is poised for dynamic transformation. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead during a time of innovation and strategic growth.

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Senior School is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and provides strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Senior School (Years 7–12), and broader whole-school operations. This role ensures the smooth functioning of school routines, student and staff wellbeing, compliance, data and campus logistics, while supporting the Principal in delivering the School's vision as a Christ-centred learning community.  

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic and Operational Leadership

  • Provide leadership for the Senior School, ensuring high standards of student learning, wellbeing and discipline.
  • Oversee daily school operations including timetabling, calendar management, events coordination, and supervision systems.
  • Ensure compliance with school policies, NESA regulations, and WHS requirements in all operational matters.
  • Contribute to strategic planning and implementation of the School's growth and relocation to the Sydney Science Park close to the new Western Sydney International Airport.

Student Learning and Wellbeing 

  • Ensure systems are in place to promote student safety, engagement and holistic development.
  • In collaboration with the Director of Wellbeing 7-12 and Head of Diverse Learning 7-12, oversee pastoral structures, ensuring proactive student support.
  • Foster student leadership, voice, and cocurricular participation.
  • Monitor student progress and the use of data to make informed decisions about academic and wellbeing needs of students.
  • Partner with families to strengthen student outcomes.

Staff Leadership and Development

  • Lead, mentor and support the Senior School Leadership team to build a culture of high expectations, wellbeing, and student engagement.
  • Foster collaboration and professional growth among staff, modelling servant leadership     and Christ-centred values.
  • Manage and allocate staff responsibilities in relation to supervision, duty rosters, excursions, and co-curricular commitments.

Operations and Administration

  • Manage daily operations across the Senior School, including facilities, resources and emergency procedures.
  • Coordinate the Senior School calendar, including assemblies, chapels, and meetings.
  • Lead the planning and delivery of key Senior school events, such as Year 12 Graduation and major community occasions.

Community Faith and Engagement

  • Model and promote Christian faith, service, and values in all aspects of leadership.
  • Build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community, fostering trust and engagement.
  • Actively contribute to the mission and culture of Mamre Anglican School through participation in worship, pastoral care and outreach programs.
  • Mamre Anglican is a member school of the Anglican Schools Corporation

Reporting to: Principal and Deputy Principal

Working closely with the Deputy Principal, the Direct Reports are: 

  • Director of Wellbeing 7-12
  • Director of Studies
  • Heads of Faculty
  • Year Coordinators
  • Administrative Staff

Essential Criteria:

  • Demonstrated leadership experience in a secondary school
  • Teaching qualifications and current NESA accreditation
  • Proven success in curriculum leadership and teaching improvement
  • Strong understanding of the HSC and senior assessment frameworks
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
  • A committed, active Christian faith and alignment with the Anglican ethos

Desirable:

  • Postgraduate qualifications in educational leadership
  • Experience in K–12 or independent school environments
  • Familiarity with school improvement frameworks and change leadership

This is a Senior Executive Leadership position and offers the opportunity to lead with vision and purpose at an exciting time in Mamre's journey.

To apply or request a confidential information pack, contact:

Simon Withers, NSW State Manager | E: simon..education | P:

Commencement: Term 1, 2026

Applications close:  Tuesday 14th October 2025

Mamre Anglican School is a child safe and child-centred organisation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of all children and young people. All staff are required to comply with our Child Protection policies, Anglican Schools Corporation Child Protection Code of Conduct, and hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC).

The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the application deadline.

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