Head of Secondary

Head of Secondary | Orange, NSW 
Full-time | ASAP start 

Secondary leadership and classroom practice 
Join the senior executive team with responsibility for Years 7–12 teaching, student wellbeing and secondary operations, while retaining a classroom teaching load. 

Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Secondary to join its senior executive leadership team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to shape teaching, learning and student wellbeing across Years 7–12, with an ASAP start. 

Working closely with the Principal, Deputy Principal and curriculum leaders, you will guide secondary school operations, mentor staff and build positive relationships with students and families. The position includes 0.5 teaching release, balancing leadership responsibilities with continued classroom practice. 

Why make the move to Orange? 
Orange’s food scene, cool-climate vineyards, heritage streets and gardens offer a different backdrop to the working week. Farmers’ markets, local restaurants and the surrounding countryside provide plenty of options for weekends. 

Spend your downtime walking around Lake Canobolas, exploring the trails of Mount Canobolas or discovering the region’s cellar doors. It’s an appealing setting for educators seeking a regional lifestyle alongside a significant leadership opportunity. 

About the role 

• Lead teaching, learning and curriculum development across Years 7–12. 
• Support curriculum leaders and teachers through mentoring, professional development and performance review. 
• Oversee assessment, reporting and NESA compliance, including RoSA and HSC requirements. 
• Guide student wellbeing, behaviour and attendance practices. 
• Coordinate secondary school events, co-curricular activities, camps and excursions. 
• Strengthen partnerships with families and contribute to whole-school planning. 
• Maintain classroom teaching responsibilities of up to a 0.5 load. 

About you 
You are an experienced school leader who combines sound educational judgement with a calm, collaborative and student-centred approach. 
You will bring: 

• Previous experience in a senior leadership or executive position. 
• Current NESA accreditation and a valid Working with Children Check. 
• Strong knowledge of secondary curriculum, assessment and NESA requirements. 
• Experience developing effective teaching and learning or wellbeing programs. 
• The ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities and implement school-wide initiatives. 
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to student safety, inclusion and positive family relationships. 
• Practising and active Christian 

Apply 
Apply for the Head of Secondary role with your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant leadership experience.