Deputy Head

Fisher Leadership; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

William Clarke College in Sydney, NSW seeks a Deputy Head to join the Executive Leadership Team and advance the College’s Christ-centred purpose and strategic priorities. The Deputy Head will oversee People & Culture, Community Engagement, Enrolments and Counselling Services, guiding culture, operational excellence, and professional standards across the College.

This role requires an accomplished educational leader who upholds Christian values and fosters strong partnerships with students,

Qualifications

• Practising Christian leader aligned with the College’s Christ-centred mission.
• Relational and influential leader who builds trust across all College stakeholders.
• Accomplished executive leader with a proven record of success.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolios spanning People & Culture, Community Engagement, Enrolments and Counselling Services.
• Provide organisation-wide leadership to strengthen culture and drive operational excellence.
• Ensure high professional standards across the College and deputise for the Head of College when required.
• Foster partnerships with students, staff and families and support staff development.
• Oversee initiatives that enhance student wellbeing and holistic development.

Skills

Practising Christian leadership

Relational leadership

Executive leadership

Job description

• Practising Christian leader aligned with the College’s Christ-centred mission
• Relational and influential leader who builds trust across all College stakeholders
• Accomplished executive leader with a proven record of success

The Position

The Deputy Head is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, working closely with the Head of College to advance the College’s Christ-centred purpose and strategic priorities. Leading portfolios spanning People and Culture, Community Engagement, Enrolments and Counselling Services, the Deputy Head provides organisation-wide leadership that strengthens culture, drives operational excellence and ensures high professional standards across the College.

This broad and influential role requires an accomplished educational leader and practising Christian who brings integrity, sound judgement and a highly relational approach. The successful candidate will foster strong partnerships with students, staff and families, support the growth and development of staff, contribute to strategic decision-making, and oversee initiatives that enhance student wellbeing and support the academic, social, physical and spiritual development of young people. They will also deputise for the Head of College when required.

The Organisation

William Clarke College is a leading independent Anglican P–12 school in Kellyville, serving 0ver 2,000 students. Established in 1988, the College provides a Christ-centred education that nurtures students academically, spiritually and personally. Guided by its vision to develop extraordinary learners with a passion to serve others, William Clarke combines strong academic achievement with a broad range of co-curricular opportunities and a deep commitment to student wellbeing. Through its focus on Christian character, purposeful learning and pastoral care, the College equips students to thrive, contribute positively to their communities, and pursue lives of purpose and impact.