Head of College – Shoalhaven River College (Special Assistance High School)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
18 November 2026
Posted 3 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
9-12
School staff (FTE)
13.1
6.3 teaching · 6.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
7.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
48
Indigenous students
38%
Girls vs boys
31 girls · 17 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Head of College – Shoalhaven River College (Special Assistance High School)
Full-time | Nowra, NSW
Salary commences $165k + super + NFP salary packaging
Lead a College that’s doing school differently!
We’re looking for an experienced and forward-thinking educational leader to join us as Head of College and lead the next chapter of SRC. Shoalhaven River College (SRC) is a special assistance high school delivering Stage 5 and Stage 6 education for young people with diverse learning, wellbeing and engagement needs.
The Opportunity
As the executive educational leader of SRC, you’ll have responsibility for educational leadership, student outcomes, people leadership and effective College operations.
You’ll lead the continued development and implementation of the SRC Educational Practice Framework, bringing together learning, wellbeing, engagement, resilience and student success into a clear, evidence-informed approach to practice.
This is also an opportunity to help shape SRC’s future. You’ll lead school improvement, strengthen pathways and partnerships, build the capability of our people and oversee the operational readiness and transition associated with the College’s campus development. As a member of the KCC Ltd Executive Leadership Team, you’ll contribute beyond SRC to organisational strategy, educational innovation and sustainable approaches to student engagement, achievement and transition.
What you’ll lead
- Educational strategy, curriculum, teaching and school improvement
- The development and implementation of the SRC Educational Practice Framework
- Inclusive, neuro-affirming and evi…