Assistant Head of Secondary Years

Norwest Christian College; California; On-site; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Norwest Christian College in Sydney's north-west seeks an Assistant Head of Secondary Years to provide pastoral leadership across Years 7–12 and oversee the transition into secondary schooling. The role focuses on wellbeing, belonging, and learning, working with Year Advisors, mentors, staff and families.

The successful candidate will hold a tertiary education qualification, current NSW teacher accreditation and demonstrate experience in middle-years education, strategic planning and restorative

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Education.
• Current NSW teacher accreditation (NESA).
• Experience in middle years education and transition.
• Strong planning and administrative skills.
• Ability to lead pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives.
• Commitment to a Christian faith and school mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead Year 7–12 pastoral and operational aspects across Secondary.
• Oversee Year 7–8 transition and wellbeing programs.
• Support Year Advisors and Secondary Mentors with attendance, progress, and welfare.
• Manage student behaviour using school policies and restorative practices.
• Coordinate camps, events, and daily operations (assemblies, supervision).
• Contribute to subject placement, course selection, and academic tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral care

Communication

Planning & organisation

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in Education

NSW/NESA teacher accreditation

Job description

Assistant Head of Secondary Years

Full Time

Commencing Term 1, 2027

Norwest Christian College is seeking a capable, relational and Christ-centred Assistant Head of Secondary Years to provide operational and pastoral leadership across Years 7-12, with a focus on the transition into Secondary and strong foundations in Stage 4 (Years 7-8). Working closely with the Head of Secondary Years & MURU, you will support Year Advisors, Secondary Mentors, staff, students and families to strengthen wellbeing, behaviour, belonging and learning.

About Norwest Christian College

Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P-12 school located in the growing north-west sector of Sydney. With the mission of Building Purposeful Lives; loving God, pursuing purpose, and building capacity, our community is committed to facilitating great learning, serving others, and ensuring each young person experiences loving and caring relationships in a supportive pastoral environment.

For more information, please visit our website.

The Role

The Assistant Head of Secondary Years will work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and provide practical, pastoral and operational leadership across Secondary. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the Year 6 to Year 7 transition program in collaboration with the Head of Primary, along with the explicit teaching of Building Purposeful Lives habits, dispositions and learning behaviours for Stage 4 students.
• Supporting Year Advisors and Secondary Mentors 7-12, with particular oversight of Years 7-8, to ensure consistent pastoral care, attendance, academic progress and wellbeing practices.
• Managing student behaviour, conflict and welfare matters using College policy and grace-filled restorative practice, and supporting the College’s digital health initiatives, including phone protocols and tech-free expectations.
• Planning and overseeing Year 7 and Year 8 camps, outdoor education and other Secondary activities, and assisting with daily operations including assemblies, examination supervision, duty rosters and special events.
• Working with teaching and learning leaders to support academic tracking, course placement and subject selection processes.
• Supporting and representing the Head of Secondary Years & MURU as delegated and contributing to relevant leadership meetings.

Link to Role Description HERE

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ, with a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including active commitment to a Christian fellowship.

They will also bring the following skills and experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in Education and current NESA teacher accreditation.
• Demonstrated experience and passion for middle years education, primary-to-secondary transition and adolescent wellbeing.
• Experience leading teams in a school setting, such as Year Coordinator or Pastoral Leader, with a servant-hearted approach and commitment to the College’s vision, mission and culture.
• Strong communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage student behaviour restoratively and build positive partnerships with parents, carers and the College community.
• Excellent planning, administration and technological skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain effective systems and operational schedules.
• Energy, initiative and a commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to provide a Working With Children Check clearance number or clearance letter and must be able to live and work in NSW.

Applications close on Friday, 13 November 2026.