Dean of Students K-6 (commencing 2027)

Penrith Christian School · Orchard Hills, NSW

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Primary

Salary range

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Closing date

7 September 2026

20 days remaining

Posted 15 Aug 2026

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About 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

49%
51%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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, …

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