Principal

Pacific Valley Christian School; Yamba; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Valley Christian School in Yamba NSW is seeking a Principal who will provide Christ-centred, strategic and educational leadership across the school. Working with the Executive Principal and Group Executive, you will steward the school's mission while guiding a culture of excellence, connection and continual improvement.

You will lead visible spiritual and cultural leadership, high-quality teaching, student wellbeing and Christian character development, and you will build capability,

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to Christian education and ability to articulate biblical worldview in contemporary contexts.
• Experience in senior school leadership and driving educational improvement.
• Ability to develop people, build teams and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Demonstrated capability in strategic planning, organizational improvement and change leadership.
• Sound knowledge of governance, compliance, accreditation, child safety and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Champion the School’s Christian mission, vision and values.
• Provide visible spiritual and cultural leadership across the School community.
• Lead high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning.
• Support student wellbeing, engagement, achievement and Christian character development.
• Build capability, engagement and accountability of staff.
• Develop and empower current and emerging leaders.
• Lead strategic planning, innovation and sustainable school improvement.
• Strengthen relationships with students, families, churches and the wider community.
• Support enrolment growth and long-term sustainability.
• Ensure governance, compliance, accreditation, risk management and child-safe practices.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Christian education leadership

Change leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Staff development

Education

NSW Teacher Accreditation Act compliance

NESA accreditation knowledge

Senior school leadership experience

Job description

Pacific Valley Christian School – Yamba NSW

Lead with purpose. Inspire a thriving Christian learning community and shape the next chapter of a flourishing regional school.

Are you an experienced Christian educational leader ready to make a meaningful and lasting impact?

The Pacific Group of Christian Schools invites applications for the position of Principal at Pacific Valley Christian School, commencing 1 January 2027 (by negotiation).

Located near the beautiful coastal community of Yamba, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing Prep to Year 12 school into its next season of growth. The successful candidate will provide Christ-centred, strategic and educational leadership, building upon the School’s strong foundations while inspiring students, staff and families to flourish.

This role offers the opportunity to lead with purpose, nurture a vibrant Christian culture and shape an educational community where every student is known, valued and encouraged to grow

About the Pacific Group of Christian Schools

The Pacific Group of Christian Schools Limited runs ten independent Christian Schools plus an Early Learning Centre, with membership with the ISNSW. The central administration operates from Dural, NSW next to the adjacent campus Pacific Hills Christian School. Our total enrolment across the Pacific Group is approximately 3300 students and we administer mainstream K-12, Special Needs Schools, and one Special Assistance Aboriginal School based in Tweed Heads NSW. All the Schools in the Pacific Group emphasise excellence and growth in Christian character with its vision being ‘to provide a Christian educational community as a centre of teaching, learning, and serving excellence founded on Biblically based beliefs, values, and behaviour'. A distinctive of our Schools is our commitment to Christian service.

About Pacific Valley Christian School

Pacific Valley Christian School is a dynamic Prep to Year 12 co-educational Christian learning community committed to developing and nurturing our students. It is a welcoming school located near in Townsend on the far north coast of NSW and is part of the Pacific Group of ten Christian schools, with six of these schools located in regional NSW.

About The Role

As Principal, you will provide Christ-centred, strategic and educational leadership across Pacific Valley Christian School.

Working collaboratively with the Executive Principal, Group Executive, staff, families and the broader School community, you will steward the School’s Christian mission while leading a culture of excellence, connection and continual improvement.

Key areas of leadership will include:

• Championing the School’s Christian mission, vision and values
• Providing visible spiritual and cultural leadership across the School community
• Leading high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning
• Supporting student wellbeing, engagement, achievement and Christian character development
• Building the capability, engagement and accountability of staff
• Developing and empowering current and emerging leaders
• Leading strategic planning, innovation and sustainable school improvement
• Strengthening relationships with students, families, churches and the wider community
• Supporting enrolment growth and the long-term sustainability of the School
• Ensuring strong governance, compliance, accreditation, risk management and child-safe practices
• Stewarding the School’s people, finances, facilities and resources with wisdom and integrity

This role calls for a relational and forward-thinking leader who can articulate a compelling Christian vision for education, build trust across a diverse community and lead with wisdom, humility and courage.

You will be a spiritually mature and highly capable Christian educational leader with substantial leadership experience in Christian, independent or comparable school environments.

You will bring:

• A vibrant personal Christian faith, expressed through active involvement in a local church
• A deep commitment to Christian education and the ability to articulate a biblical worldview within contemporary educational contexts
• Successful experience in senior school leadership
• A strong record of leading educational improvement and high-quality teaching and learning
• The ability to develop people, build effective teams and foster a positive workplace culture
• Demonstrated capability in strategic planning, organisational improvement and change leadership
• Sound knowledge of school governance, compliance, accreditation, child safety and risk management
• High emotional intelligence, relational warmth and excellent communication skills
• The ability to build meaningful partnerships with students, staff, families, churches and the wider community
• A servant-hearted, ethical and resilient leadership style aligned with Christian values

Above all, you will be passionate about seeing young people flourish academically, spiritually, socially and emotionally, and committed to creating an environment in which students and staff can thrive.

Location & Employment Details

• Location: 8 Edinburgh Drive NSW, 2463
• Employment Type: Full-time, ongoing (as per contract)
• Start Date: The successful candidate will commence 1 January 2027

Commitment to a local church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. Applications must include a reference from a minister of the church the applicant regularly attends.

Early applications are encouraged to support the interview process. Applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made before the advertised closing date.

Pacific Valley Christian School is committed to providing a child-safe environment. All candidates must provide a valid NSW Working with Children Check number for verification.

Candidates must also meet the requirements of the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide their NESA accreditation number for verification.

Recruitment Timeline

• 12 October: Advertise
• 7 November: Proposed interview date
  • in-person preferred
  • candidate presentation & interview
• Interview Location: Blanc Space Agency, 18 Coldstream Street, Yamba NSW 2464
• 9 -11 November: Contact referees
• November: Offer made
• Late November: Appointment announced

Find Out More

Download the Candidate Prospectus to learn more about Pacific Valley Christian School, the leadership opportunity and life in the Yamba region.

Candidates progressing to interview will be required to prepare and present a 15-minute presentation to the selection panel. A tailored brief outlining the presentation topic and requirements will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

For enquiries, please contact:
Pacific Group HR Department
Email: **@pacific.education