Head of Primary School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Posted 20 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
66.9
52.9 teaching · 14 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
675
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
51%
Girls vs boys
592 girls · 83 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
ABOUT US
Montgrove College is an independent school teaching the Catholic faith, located in Sydney’s west. As part of the Pared Foundation (Parents for Education), our system of education is personalised, seeking to integrate the pursuit of academic excellence, the acquisition of skills and the development of the student’s character. As a Pared school, Montgrove College facilitates the partnership between parents and the school, with a dual role – providing for the overall development of students as well as assisting parents to be more competent educators of their children. Learn more at www.montgrove.nsw.edu.au
ABOUT THE ROLE
Montgrove College is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced educational leader for the position of Head of Primary School, commencing in Term 1, 2027. This is a permanent full-time position, with a 3-year leadership term. Time allocation and leadership allowance applies.
Reporting to the Principal and serving as a member of the College Leadership Team, the Head of Primary School provides educational, pastoral and operational leadership across the Primary School. The role leads a culture of excellence in teaching, learning and student wellbeing, while fostering a caring, professional and faith-filled environment for students, staff and families.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing visible, values-based leadership and contributing to the strategic direction and continuous improvement of the College.
- Leading curriculum, assessment, reporting and professional practice across the Primary School in accordance with NESA requirements.
- Promoting student …