Head of Secondary, Trinity Anglican School

14 hours ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Hutton Consulting Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Trinity Anglican School is a coeducational, independent school located in the tropical North Queensland city of Cairns. Established in 1983, Trinity Anglican School delivers excellence in education across its two campuses at Kewarra Beach and White Rock. With a mission to nurture young men and women of character, TAS combines a values-based Anglican tradition with a vision to become the leading school in regional Queensland. The comprehensive P–12 program empowers students through personalised learning, innovation, and strong pastoral care. TAS fosters a high-performing and collaborative staff culture, and continues to invest in contemporary pedagogy, learning technologies and leadership capacity to support exceptional academic outcomes.

Reporting to the Principal, the Head of Secondary is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing leadership, encouragement and pastoral care to staff, students and families. This role is responsible for planning and implementing programs to meet strategic objectives and maintaining a positive culture within the Secondary School.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • Experience in a senior leadership role, preferably in an independent school setting, and committed to promoting the Anglican ethos and values within the school.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and leading pastoral care programs that support student wellbeing, engagement and growth.
  • Proven capacity to lead strategic initiatives and manage change effectively, fostering innovation in student programs, pathways and staff development.
  • Experience in supporting and developing high-performing teams through collaborative leadership, mentoring and professional learning.
  • Capability to manage the operational and administrative functions of the Secondary School, including compliance, finances and events.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills that build trust and genuine partnerships with students, families, staff and the wider community.

With a commencement date in January 2026, applicants must hold tertiary qualifications in education, have the right to work in Australia, and hold or be eligible for Queensland teacher registration.

Is the Cairns life for me? Living and working in a world class holiday destination is as good as it sounds. Cairns is a region known for its unique combination of natural beauty, biodiversity, cultural significance, and two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Surrounded by beautiful green hills and on the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns residents enjoy all the benefits of modern conveniences with a laid-back lifestyle that will help you find a true work-life balance you've been seeking.

Trinity Anglican School has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in the Child Protection Policy.

Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with Trinity Anglican School in the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion regarding the application process and to receive the Candidate Information Pack, please contact Tracey Hickey at

Application closing date: 5:00pm on Sunday 12 October 2025.

Please ONLY APPLY directly via Hutton Consulting Australia's website at: https://hutton.education/opportunities/

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