Head of Junior School

St Paul’s Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational Christian Grammar school located in Sydney’s Greater West. An International Baccalaureate World School, located on expansive grounds across a 70-acre campus, St Paul’s students benefit from excellent facilities set amidst cultivated native gardens and bushland.

Position Summary:

The Head of Junior School is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the academic, pastoral, and administrative functions of the Junior School. As a member of the Senior Executive, the Head of Junior School will provide strategic leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs aligned with the school’s vision and values. The Head of Junior School will foster close collaboration with other senior leaders to contribute to whole-school planning, policy development, and continuous improvement.

• Member of the Senior Executive Leadership Team
• Unique Leadership Opportunity
• Commencing 2026 (or earlier as negotiated)

The successful applicant will have: 

• Appropriate teaching qualifications and experience and (or be working towards) post graduate qualifications in education or leadership.
• Accreditation to teach with NSW NESA (or exemption from pre-2004) at Step 2.5.
• Demonstrated high level competency in the domains of leadership outlined in the role description.
• Exceptional staff management and interpersonal skills with proven experience in leading highly motivated and collaborative teams
• A proven capacity to understand, engage and motivate staff, especially in consultation on growth and capacity planning.
• Demonstrated ability to document, implement and monitor long and short-term strategic goals and plans.
• Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to work to deadlines. Proven ability to work as a constructive and creative member of a team with a professional, courteous manner.
• Intermediate-level skills using computer- based applications, including the MS Office Suite (Edge, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel).
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Membership of a local Christian church or community.

For more information and to download a Job Prospectus, please visit our website at https://www.stpauls.nsw.edu.au/contact/employment/

Information for Applicants
As part of your application, please submit:

• A one-page Philosophy of Christian Education within the context of a Non-Denominational Christian Grammar school like St Paul’s, and
• A one-page statement (approximately 500 words) addressing the theme of leadership in education. Your response should reflect your personal experiences, values, and insights into what makes an effective leader in an educational setting.

Closing date: Applications must be received by 4pm on Wednesday, 25 June 2025.

How to apply: To apply for this position, please complete a St Paul’s Application for Employment form, and return this document together with a cover letter, your CV including the names of three referees, one of whom should be the applicant’s current Minister of Religion.

Applications should be marked as “confidential” and forwarded either via email to: [email protected]

or via post to:

People and Culture Manager
St Paul’s Grammar School
Locked Bag 8016
Penrith NSW 2751

Confidential inquiries can be directed via email to [email protected]

Please note that employment screening is mandatory in accordance with legislative requirements. A current Working with Children Check will be required by the successful candidate.