Head of Senior School (Year 11 -12)

International Grammar School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

International Grammar School (IGS) invites applications for Head of Senior School, a senior leadership role overseeing Years 11 and 12. Commencing in 2027, the full-time appointment carries a three-year tenure and requires an exceptional record as a teacher and leader with postgraduate admin leadership qualifications.

The successful candidate will shape culture, drive academic achievement, wellbeing, and student pathways, while mentoring the Senior School leadership team and strengthening

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in educational administration-leadership or equivalent.
• Experience in an executive-level school leadership position.
• Strong communication, coaching and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Years 11–12.
• Oversee academic achievement, student wellbeing and attendance.
• Foster a positive, high-performing Senior School community.

Skills

Educational leadership

Executive leadership

Postgrad ed admin

Education

Postgraduate ed admin

Job description

Situated within moments of the CBD, International Grammar School (IGS) is Sydney's unique independent, coeducational, and secular school offering quality teaching from Preschool to Year 12. Our unique multilingual language program immerses students in a second language every day.

Unity Through Diversity is our vision for an equitable, inclusive and regenerative world.

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable educational leader to join IGS as Head of Senior School, providing strategic, educational and operational leadership across Years 11 and 12. Working in close partnership with the Deputy Principal Senior School, the Head of Senior School will help shape a culture of excellence and high expectations where students are engaged, supported and motivated to achieve, thrive and flourish.

Commencing in 2027, this is a full-time position, with the leadership appointment offered for a three-year tenure. This is a broad and influential leadership role with responsibility for the effective day-to-day operation and ongoing development of the Senior School. The Head of Senior School will provide leadership across academic achievement, student wellbeing and attendance, educational programs, student pathways and mentoring, while fostering a positive, respectful and connected Senior School community. The role will also lead and support key members of the Senior School leadership team, strengthen relationships with students, staff and families, and ensure effective systems and practices underpin a safe, purposeful and high-performing learning environment.

The successful candidate will have an outstanding record as a teacher and educational leader, including experience in an executive-level school leadership position, together with postgraduate qualifications in educational administration-leadership or equivalent demonstrated senior leadership experience. They will be a kind, supportive and inspiring leader who combines strategic and systems thinking with sound judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to coach, mentor and develop others. They will be comfortable navigating complexity, demonstrate compassion and decisiveness, and be able to articulate a clear vision for the Senior School while embracing and embodying the culture and values of IGS.

We are a Child Safe organisation with strong practices that place the protection and rights of children as paramount.

In return for your skills and experience you will:

• participate in regular high-quality training and professional development days at the commencement of each school term.
• enjoy a vibrant school community with various cultural events and language immersion opportunities.
• benefit from mentoring and support for career advancement within the faculty.
• enjoy opportunities for professional development and time dedicated to the preparation of engaging learning experiences.
• experience and enjoy access to an incredible range of facilities, including the Bibliothèque and the School’s Kangaroo Valley Campus.
• have access to the Employee Assistance Program.
• have access to our Fitness Passport program.
• discounted school fees.
• enjoy discounted parking at Broadway shopping centre.

Pre-Employment Checks:

You will need to provide:

your NSW Working with Children Clearance number and your date of birth

copies of related academic qualifications and transcripts, which may need to be certified and/or translated

proof of identity will be required

as applicable, details of your visa or work permit for verification. The successful candidate must have and maintain current working rights in Australia.

NESA Accreditation number and details

NESA Summary Statement

Closing Date: 14 October 2026

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Please notethe position may be filled prior to the closing date.

Applications received after the closing date may not be accepted.

IGS reserves the right to appoint, appoint by invitation, or not to appoint.