Primary Education Leader (K-6): Strategy, Wellbeing & Excellence

St Andrew's Cathedral School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew's Cathedral School seeks an exceptional Head of Junior School / Director of Primary Education to lead Kindergarten to Year 6 with warmth, integrity and strategic vision.

You will shape the educational direction across the Junior School and Gawura, aligning curriculum, wellbeing and stakeholder partnerships to support student growth and a strong K-12 journey within a Christian Anglican context.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualifications in Education, Educational Leadership or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience as a highly effective classroom teacher and educational leader in a primary school environment.
• Demonstrated success leading teaching and learning, student wellbeing and staff performance.
• Deep knowledge of contemporary educational research, evidence-informed practice and curriculum leadership.
• A current, valid NSW Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, relational and strategic leadership across the Junior School and Gawura.
• Lead excellence in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting, promoting evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement in student outcomes.
• Maintain a strong focus on student growth, engagement and achievement, particularly in literacy and numeracy.
• Lead the Junior School approach to student wellbeing, pastoral care, behaviour and development, fostering a positive, restorative and child-safe culture.
• Provide strategic oversight of Gawura and First Nations education, working in close partnership with the Head of Gawura School.
• Champion reconciliation, culturally responsive practice and the authentic inclusion of First Nations histories, cultures and perspectives across school life.
• Lead, mentor and develop teaching, operational and leadership staff, building a collaborative, accountable and high-performing culture.
• Use student learning, achievement and wellbeing data to inform decision-making, intervention and continuous improvement.
• Build strong and trusted partnerships with students, staff, parents, carers and the wider School community.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum leadership

Strategic planning

Staff development

First Nations education

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Education or Educational Leadership

Job description

St Andrew's Cathedral School seeks an exceptional Head of Junior School / Director of Primary Education to lead Kindergarten to Year 6 with warmth, integrity and strategic vision.

You will shape the educational direction across the Junior School and Gawura, aligning curriculum, wellbeing and stakeholder partnerships to support student growth and a strong K-12 journey within a Christian Anglican context.