Dean of Students K-6 (commencing 2027)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
7 September 2026
Posted 15 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Penrith Christian School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
95
60.8 teaching · 34.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
744
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
27%
Girls vs boys
366 girls · 378 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
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 learning, wellbeing, pastoral needs and the spiritual formation of students is prioritised, and excellence is pursued.
About the Position
We are seeking an outstanding and relational educational leader to join our Primary leadership team in a full time role as Dean of Students K-6. This is a significant leadership opportunity for a passionate Christian educator who is committed to student wellbeing, pastoral care, discipleship, and fostering a thriving school culture.
The Dean of Students K-6 plays a pivotal role in shaping the student experience across the Primary years. Working closely with Senior Leadership, teachers, students, and families, the Dean provides strategic and operational leadership in student wellbeing, behaviour, pastoral care, and community culture.
The successful candidate will champion a proactive approach to student wellbeing, ensuring every child is known, supported, encouraged, …