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Head of Secondary Years
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
18 August 2026
Posted 28 Jul 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Penrith Christian School
744
Total students
51%
Boys
49%
Girls
60.8
Teaching FTE
34.2
Non-teaching FTE
1,047
ICSEA value
67th percentile · Average SES
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…