Head of Secondary Years

Penrith Christian School · Orchard Hills, NSW

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Secondary

Salary range

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Closing date

18 August 2026

15 days remaining

Posted 28 Jul 2026

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About Penrith Christian School

Enrolment

744

Total students

51%

Boys

49%

Girls

Staffing

60.8

Teaching FTE

34.2

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,047

ICSEA value

67th percentile · Average SES

Diversity

27%

EAL/D Background

3%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

  • Senior Leadership Role
  • Supportive Christian community
  • Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Easy access from M4

About Us

Penrith Christian School is a growing co-educational, independent Christian school for students from Early Learning to Year 12. We are a well-established and vibrant community for over 800 students located in Orchard Hills, adjacent to the M4 motorway.

Our motto of Strive for the Highest informs our practice and aspirations for our students. We value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver rich, Christ-centred learning experiences, enabling each student to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole-school approach that brings consistency through our bespoke Great Learning, Well People framework, where the learning, wellbeing, pastoral and spiritual needs of students is prioritised, and excellence is pursued.

About the Role

As a key leader within the School, the Head of Secondary Years (7-12) will be integral in supporting and inspiring colleagues and engaging with parents and the wider community to actively promote a culture of care and excellence. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Secondary Years will provide strategic educational leadership, nurture a strong pastoral culture and commitment to wellbeing through the development of programs and community events, and manage secondary school operations in alignment with our strategic plan, vision and mission.

This is a full-time position commencing in 2027 or sooner by negotiation.

About You

You will:

  • Have a strong understan…

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