Head of Primary - 2027

Dalby Christian College; Toowoomba Regional, Dalby; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalby Christian College in Toowoomba region is seeking a Head of Primary for a full-time role commencing January 2027. The successful applicant will demonstrate a strong Christian faith and a commitment to the mission and values of Christian education, with leadership experience in a school setting.

The role requires strategic planning, curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and governance expertise, along with staff mentoring and a collaborative, Christ-centred culture.

Qualifications

• A strong and authentic Christian faith with a commitment to the mission and values of Christian education.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a school setting.
• Proven capacity to lead initiatives that improve student learning outcomes and educational excellence.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and contemporary educational practice.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff.
• Experience in strategic planning, school improvement, and organisational leadership.
• Effective organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Sound understanding of relevant educational legislation, compliance requirements, and governance expectations.
• A commitment to fostering a positive, collaborative, and Christ-centred school culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape primary school strategy and improvement initiatives.
• Oversee curriculum development, pedagogy, assessment, and reporting practices.
• Mentor and develop teaching and support staff across the Prep–Year 12 program.
• Ensure compliance with education legislation, governance expectations and school policies.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, Christ-centred school culture and strong community relationships.

Skills

Christian leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Staff development

Strategic planning

Communication

Governance

Mentoring

Educational leadership

Education

Teaching qualification

Leadership qualification

Job description

Dalby Christian College is seeking a Head of Primary in a full time position, to commence in January 2027.

Only applications submitted via the CCM Expression of Interest form will be considered.

Applications close on Monday 23rd November 2026.

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A strong and authentic Christian faith with a commitment to the mission and values of Christian education.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a school setting.
• Proven capacity to lead initiatives that improve student learning outcomes and educational excellence.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and contemporary educational practice.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff.
• Experience in strategic planning, school improvement, and organisational leadership.
• Effective organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Sound understanding of relevant educational legislation, compliance requirements, and governance expectations.
• A commitment to fostering a positive, collaborative, and Christ-centred school culture.

Dalby Christian College is a co-educational, Prep – Year 12 Christian School with secondary boarding and an Early Learning Centre. The College was established in 1981 and teaches from a Biblical Christian Worldview with the purpose of equipping young people of character and purpose in Christ.

Dalby Christian College emphasises excellence and growth in Christian character with a vision of providing a Christian education that is founded on Biblically based beliefs, values, and behaviour.

An expression of a personal Christian faith, regular church attendance and a commitment to the ethos of Christian Education is essential.

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