Head of Senior School: Shellharbour Anglican College (NSW)

Permanent

full-time

job at Hutton Consulting (Melbourne VIC, Australia)

Located in Shellharbour, NSW, Shellharbour Anglican College is a dynamic P–12 co-educational Anglican school.

Shellharbour Anglican College is a flourishing learning community grounded in the Christian faith, committed to academic excellence and holistic student development. Guided by its mission, “In Christ alone we are building a learning community, dedicated to excellence and equipping to serve,” the College fosters deep learning, character formation and wellbeing. The Senior School plays a pivotal role in shaping young people through a rich academic and co-curricular program, underpinned by strong pastoral care and a future-focused approach to teaching and learning.

Closing date April 26, 2026

Location

Shellharbour NSW, Australia

Type

Full-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Michael Bignill

michael.bignill@hutton.education

About this job

The Head of Senior School reports to the Principal and is a key member of the College Executive, contributing to strategic leadership, whole-school improvement and the effective operation of the Senior School.

The Head of Senior School provides visionary, faith-informed leadership across Years 7–12, ensuring each student is known, supported and challenged. The role leads academic performance, wellbeing, curriculum delivery and staff development, while overseeing daily operations and compliance. Working collaboratively, the Head fosters a culture of high expectations, deep learning and continuous improvement, embedding evidence-informed practice and strengthening community partnerships. This is a visible and relational leadership role, shaping an engaging, inclusive and future-focused Senior School experience.

Key Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• An authentic and lived Christian faith, with the capacity to lead the Senior School in a manner that reflects and strengthens the Anglican ethos.
• A clear educational vision for Years 7–12, promoting academic excellence, deep learning and future-focused practice.
• Strategic leadership capability, with the ability to lead change, drive continuous improvement and embed evidence-informed practice across the Senior School.
• Strong relational and pastoral leadership, fostering wellbeing, belonging and high expectations for students.
• Effective operational leadership, managing people, programs and resources to ensure the smooth functioning of the Senior School, including wellbeing, behaviour, compliance and transitions.
• An engaging and visible leadership presence, building trust and strong partnerships with students, staff and families, and contributing to the wider College community.

Offered as a full-time, ongoing position with a commencement in Term 3, 2026 (or by negotiation), applicants must have a right to work in Australia and hold current NESA accreditation.

Shellharbour Anglican College staff comply with the school’s child safety policies and related policies and procedures, upholding the principles and values set out in legislative frameworks and regulations, at all times conducting themselves in accordance with the commitment to take all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children. Shellharbour Anglican College has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children's wellbeing and protecting children from abuse.

Hutton Consulting Australia (HCA) is partnering with Shellharbour Anglican College in the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion and to obtain a Candidate Information Pack, please contact the lead consultant, Michael Bignill at michael.bignill@hutton.education

Application closing date: 5pm, Sunday 26 April 2026

Please ONLY APPLY directly via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website at: https://hutton.education/opportunities

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