Head of Positive Student Care and Engagement

• Highly regarded independent girls' school
• Excellent opportunity to lead in a dynamic and collaborative environment
• Full-time, permanent position, commencing Term 1, 2027

About PLC Sydney:

Located in Croydon, NSW, Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is a Pre-K to Year 12 day and boarding school for girls, grounded in Christian values and widely recognised for its innovation, academic excellence, and commitment to care and inclusion.

With a proud heritage dating back to 1888, PLC Sydney is a school that honours tradition while embracing innovation, offering both the HSC and Cambridge A-levels. Named among the Top 100 Innovative Schools globally by Cambridge University, the College is deeply committed to helping young women discover their gifts, find their place and lead with integrity. Its vibrant campus fosters deep connection, lifelong learning, and a sense of purpose that is nurtured across generations.

About the Role:

PLC Sydney is seeking a dynamic, compassionate leader to join our Executive team as Head of Positive Student Care and Engagement.

This pivotal leadership role guides the College's holistic student well-being strategy, fosters an inclusive, restorative school culture, and collaborates closely with Heads of Year and Chaplains to ensure girls flourish.

The successful candidate will also teach one class, maintaining an active teaching presence within our learning community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Pastoral Leadership: Provides executive leadership in student well-being, embedding evidence-based pastoral strategies. Demonstrates transparent leadership, upholds core standards of student dress and behaviour, and fosters positive engagement across the school community.
• Team Leadership: Leading the Heads of Year and 'Morning Connections Coaches'.
• Data-Driven Tracking & Program Innovation: Analyses academic, attendance, and survey data to track student progress and direct targeted support. Designs, coordinates, and evaluates pastoral Home Room programs that build student agency and academic resilience.
• Restorative Engagement & Student Support: Oversees student relations with a focus on community restoration, managing complex issues, leading with a values-based framework, and communicating transparently with parents. Provides direct mentorship, collaborating with Chaplains to ensure comprehensive student growth and safety.

Selection Criteria:

• Interpersonal & Communication Excellence: Demonstrates exceptional written and oral communication, strong teamwork skills, and the emotional intelligence to navigate difficult student, staff, and parent issues respectfully and effectively.
• Technical & Administrative Proficiency: Possesses strong administrative skills with demonstrated proficiency in using spreadsheets and documents (including Google Workspace) to support operational tasks.
• Self-Management & Operational Efficiency: Exhibits outstanding organisational skills to work independently, prioritise competing demands, and manage high-volume workloads to meet strict deadlines.
• Compliance & Accreditation: Must hold active NESA accreditation and provide a valid Working With Children Check clearance prior to employment.

Detailed Role Statement is available on the website when you click through to apply online

You will be required to support the Christian ethos of the College.

Applications close COB Wednesday, 16th September 2026.

The School will consider applications as they are received and therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to close the advertisement prior to the advertised date.

Be sure to include a cover letter as the first page of your resume and the names and contact details of at least two professional referees.

If you are a highly motivated and energetic individual looking for a career in a dynamic environment, then we would like to hear from you. Apply now!

Attachments: Head of Positive Student Care and Engagement - Role Statement.pdf