Assistant Head of Secondary – Transition & Wellbeing

Norwest Christian College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwest Christian College in Sydney seeks an Assistant Head of Secondary Years to provide operational and pastoral leadership across Years 7–12, with a focus on the transition into secondary and strong foundations in Stage 4.

Working with the Head of Secondary Years & MURU, you will support Year Advisors, Secondary Mentors, staff, students and families to strengthen wellbeing, behaviour, belonging and learning.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Education and current NESA teacher accreditation.
• Demonstrated experience and passion for middle years education and adolescent wellbeing.
• Experience leading teams in a school setting, e.g. Year Coordinator or Pastoral Leader.
• Strong communication skills with parents and the College community.
• Excellent planning, administration and technological skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Year 7–12 pastoral care and wellbeing programs.
• Oversee Year 7–8 transition and attendance monitoring.
• Coordinate camps, outdoor education and daily operations.
• Support academic tracking, course placement and subject selection processes.
• Collaborate with the Head of Secondary Years & MURU and other staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Restorative practice

Team leadership

Pastoral care

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Education

NESA teacher accreditation

Job description

Norwest Christian College in Sydney seeks an Assistant Head of Secondary Years to provide operational and pastoral leadership across Years 7–12, with a focus on the transition into secondary and strong foundations in Stage 4.

Working with the Head of Secondary Years & MURU, you will support Year Advisors, Secondary Mentors, staff, students and families to strengthen wellbeing, behaviour, belonging and learning.