Head of Primary — Inspirational Christian School Leader

School: Medowie Christian School; Medowie; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP counselling

Staff discounts

Salary packaging

Annual pay rises

Employee benefits

Job summary

Medowie Christian School in Port Stephens invites applications for the role of Head of Primary. Start date January 2027 (negotiable). You will lead the Primary team, nurture a Christ-centred culture, and ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the primary campus.

We seek a servant-leader with strong educational leadership, a vibrant Christian faith, and capacity to grow staff and students within a growing, value‑driven school community.

Qualifications

• Evidence of the right to work in Australia.
• Professional references from child‑connected roles.
• Clear Working with Children Check.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate Christian faith and school vision.
• Experience in leading a primary school.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the positive culture of the Primary school.
• Ensure high‑quality teaching and learning across the Primary campus.
• Lead and support teaching staff within a Christ‑centred framework.
• Collaborate with Principal and CEM Head Office to grow the school.

Skills

Educational leadership

Christian leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Teaching qualification

Registered with NSW/NSW DET (NESA)

Job description

Medowie Christian School in Port Stephens invites applications for the role of Head of Primary. Start date January 2027 (negotiable). You will lead the Primary team, nurture a Christ-centred culture, and ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the primary campus.

We seek a servant-leader with strong educational leadership, a vibrant Christian faith, and capacity to grow staff and students within a growing, value‑driven school community.