Deputy Head

Future Leadership Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

William Clarke College in Kellyville, NSW, is seeking a Deputy Head to join the Executive Leadership Team. This role collaborates with the Head of College to advance the Christ-centred purpose and strategic priorities, overseeing portfolios across People and Culture, Community Engagement, Enrolments and Counselling.

The Deputy Head will foster strong partnerships with students, staff and families, support staff development, contribute to governance, and deputise for the Head when required,

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 and Culture, Community Engagement, Enrolments and Counselling Services.
• Provide organisation-wide leadership to strengthen culture and drive operational excellence.
• Oversee high professional standards across the College.
• Deputise for the Head of College when required.

Job description

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Deputy Head

William Clarke College

Kellyville, NSW

New South Wales Close Date: November 13, 2026 23:59 AEDT REF: WCCdyh1026

• 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.