Opportunities

Principal, Clarence Valley Anglican School

Description:

Clarence Valley Anglican School (CVAS) is a contemporary, co-educational Anglican school located in Grafton serving students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 . Inclusive, caring and positive, CVAS is a connected community where students are known, supported and encouraged to achieve their potential. Grounded in its Anglican foundation, the School values Respect, Opportunity, Community, Compassion and Diversity.

With Principal Karin Lisle retiring at the end of 2026, the School Council seeks an outstanding educational leader to guide CVAS into its next chapter. The appointee will provide strategic, educational, spiritual and organisational leadership across the School.

The Principal will strengthen teaching quality, student learning, wellbeing and achievement; develop staff and leadership capability; and lead strategic improvement, innovation and change through an inclusive, evidence-informed approach. They will also guide the continued development of the school’s infrastructure and resources while ensuring long-term sustainability.

A visible and highly relational leader, the Principal will build trusted relationships with students, staff and families, strengthen engagement with the Diocese and wider Clarence Valley community, and authentically promote the School’s mission, values and ethos.

The successful candidate will combine educational expertise with strategic thinking, sound judgement and strong organisational leadership. They will bring the energy, optimism and capacity to honour what is distinctive about CVAS while confidently shaping its future.

Key Selection Criteria

Practising Christian with a strong commitment to the Anglican mission, values and ethos of the School.
Proven educational leadership in strengthening teaching quality, student learning, wellbeing and achievement.
Experience in leading strategic improvement, innovation and change through an inclusive, evidence-informed approach.
Capacity to develop high-performing staff and leaders through coaching, professional learning and effective performance development.
Demonstrated strategic and operational leadership across people, finance, risk, compliance and resources.
Ability to build trusted relationships and strengthen engagement with students, staff, families, the Anglican community and wider Clarence Valley.

Applicants must hold appropriate and relevant academic qualifications, current teacher accreditation in New South Wales or the capacity to obtain and maintain accreditation, and a current Working with Children Check. Postgraduate qualifications in education, leadership, management or a related discipline are highly desirable.

CVAS staff comply with the School’s child safety policies and related procedures, upholding the principles and values of relevant legislative frameworks. CVAS maintains a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to the wellbeing and protection of children in its care.

For a Candidate Information Pack and a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Bignill at Hutton Consulting Australia on michael.bignill@hutton.education.

Applications close 5pm, Sunday 27 September 2026.

Please apply only via hutton.education/opportunities.

Applications submitted directly through SEEK or LinkedIn will not be considered.

Qualities:

Lead a distinctive community focused Anglican school

Strengthen teaching, learning, wellbeing and leadership capability

Shape the School's future through visible, relational and strategic leadership

Classifications:

Category: Education & Child Care

Sub Category: Principal

Location: NSW Other

Work Type: Permanent / Full Time

Principal, St Peter's Anglican College

Description:

St Peter’s Anglican College is a thriving co-educational Prep–Year 12 Christian school in the Anglican tradition, located in Broulee on the Far South Coast of New South Wales. Established in 2003 and having experienced exceptional enrolment growth, the College educates almost 1,000 students and is recognised for educational excellence, diverse learning opportunities, responsive pastoral care and strong community engagement. Set within spacious bushland grounds close to beautiful beaches, St Peter’s is part of South Coast Anglican Schools and the wider Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn. The school culture is grounded in authentic relationships, continuous improvement and its defining values of Faith, Courage and Excellence.

Following the exemplary leadership of outgoing Principal, Mr Darren McPartland, the South Coast Anglican Schools Board is seeking an inspiring Christian educational leader to serve as the next Principal. Commencing in January 2027, the Principal will provide strategic, educational, spiritual and operational leadership across a flourishing school community. The successful candidate will bring a Christian worldview, a love of learning, global thinking, good humour, warmth, and respect for the needs of each student. The Principal will build upon the College’s strong foundations, nurture its Anglican identity, and promote excellence in contemporary educational practice, while sustaining strong enrolment demand and guiding the College’s ongoing growth and development.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

A committed Christian faith with capacity to provide authentic leadership of the Anglican ethos.
A strong record of educational leadership, with the ability to advance excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum, student outcomes and student wellbeing.
Strategic vision and sound judgement, with the capacity to translate priorities into purposeful and sustainable action.
Ability to build and empower staff through collaborative and accountable leadership, professional growth and a high-performing culture.
Highly developed organisational and operational leadership skills in managing governance, finance, risk, compliance, staffing and resources.
Exceptional relational and communication skills to engage and build strong partnerships across the whole school and wider community.

Applicants must have a right to work in Australia and hold teacher accreditation with NESA.

St Peter’s Anglican College is committed to child safety, compliance with legislative obligations, and providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. The school maintains a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse.

Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with St Peter’s Anglican College in the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion regarding the application process and to receive the Candidate Information Pack, please contact Tracey Hickey at tracey.hickey@hutton.education

Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday 11 September 2026.

Please ONLY APPLY directly via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website at: https://hutton.education/opportunities/

Qualities:

Lead an outstanding Prep-12 school on the NSW Far South Coast

Provide relational and strategic leadership to champion excellence

Inspire students, staff and families to flourish in a vibrant community

Classifications:

Category: Education & Child Care

Sub Category: Principal

Location: NSW Other

Work Type: Permanent / Full Time

Head of Campus - Senior Secondary, Crest Education

Description:

CREST Education is a values-based Christian education community committed to equipping students to live a life of faithful service . The CREST Education precinct is located on 138 acres in Melbourne's south east. The precinct is made up of distinct components: Hillcrest Christian College, Rivercrest Christian College, Ayr Hill Equestrian Centre, and Environmental Reserve. The newly completed Senior Learning Precinct is an exciting learning space aimed at fostering student independence and a smooth transition into a range of career pathways beyond secondary school. Guided by the pillars of Instilling Faith, Pursuing Excellence, Nurturing Wellbeing and Serving Community, CREST empowers its people to make a difference within a culture characterised by learning, high performance and Christian purpose.

Beginning in 2027 and reporting to the Deputy Principal Campus Operations, the Head of Campus – Senior Secondary is a significant educational and operational leadership role with responsibility for creating an engaging, rigorous and future-focused senior secondary experience for Year 11 and 12 students. Working collaboratively as part of the CREST Leadership Team, the Head of Campus will provide strategic, cultural and day-to-day leadership across learning, student wellbeing, staff development and campus operations. As a visible, relational and inspiring leader, they will foster high expectations, use evidence and data to improve student outcomes, strengthen staff capability and ensure the Senior Secondary campus contributes meaningfully to CREST’s aligned, integrated ‘one school’ approach. The idea candidate will display a passion for empowering senior secondary students to fulfill their incredible potential through a range of pathways of learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead a culture of excellence in senior secondary learning, teaching and wellbeing, informed by evidence, data and contemporary practice.
Champion innovative, engaging and future-focused learning that prepares students for their educational pathway and a life of service.
Provide visible, relational and values-led leadership to students, staff, families and the broader CREST community.
Build staff capability through purposeful development, distributed leadership, high expectations and professional accountability.
Oversee the effective operation of the Senior Secondary campus, including curriculum, co-curricular programs, staffing, resources, student standards and communications.
Maintain a strong culture of safety, wellbeing, compliance and risk management, including commitment to Child Safe standards.

The preferred candidate will be an experienced school leader with a lived Christian faith, a strong record of educational leadership and demonstrated capacity to translate strategy into sustained improvement. They will combine instructional credibility with exceptional interpersonal, communication and stakeholder-management skills, and bring resilience, cultural awareness and a genuine capacity to build community. A Degree in Education and current VIT registration are required, with postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership or a related field desirable. The position includes a 0.2 FTE teaching allocation per fortnight.

CREST Education has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe.
[https://cresteducation.vic.edu.au/our-schools]
Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with CREST Education in the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion regarding the application process and to access candidate information, please contact Fiona Hutton on 0499 000 973 or fiona@hutton.education

Application closing date: Thursday 24th September, 2026 at 5:00pm

Please ONLY APPLY directly via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website at: https://hutton.education/opportunities

Qualities:

Visible, relational Christian leader committed to excellence in senior education

Lead an culture of high expectations across learning, wellbeing and operations

Shape outstanding outcomes for students while developing people and purpose

Classifications:

Category: Education & Child Care

Sub Category: Secondary - Other

Location: Melbourne

Work Type: Permanent / Full Time

Centre Manager, The Rockhampton Grammar School Early Learning Centre

Description:

The Rockhampton Grammar School is a leading independent co-educational day and boarding school offering an Early Learning to Year 12 journey. For more than 145 years, The Rockhampton Grammar School has cultivated a reputation for educational excellence, character development and community connection. The School’s Early Learning Centre provides a nurturing, play-based environment where curiosity, belonging and wellbeing underpin each child’s learning journey. Recognised as Exceeding the National Quality Standards, the Centre is one of the region’s most respected early childhood education settings distinguished by its contemporary learning spaces, dedicated educators and commitment to strong partnerships with families and the wider community.

The Centre Manager reports to the Executive Director of Early Learning for the strategic leadership and daily operational management of the Early Learning Centre. The Centre Manager provides visionary and relational leadership across all aspects of early childhood education and care in a collaborative, child-centred environment. The role leads regulatory compliance, staff performance, curriculum quality, financial management and family engagement, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement aligned to the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and the School’s commitment to excellence in character and care.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Commitment to supporting the values, vision and child safeguarding culture of the Early Learning Centre while fostering an inclusive, respectful and nurturing environment for children, families and staff.
Demonstrated expertise in the operational leadership and management of an Early Learning Centre.
Ability to lead high-quality early childhood education and care programs through a contemporary understanding of play-based learning practices.
Experience in leading continuous improvement, innovation and compliance within an early learning environment.
Capacity to inspire, mentor and develop educators through collaborative leadership, professional learning, reflective practice and development initiatives.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage positively with children, families, staff and the broader community.

This role is offered as a full-time ongoing position with a negotiated commencement date and generous salary, conditions and leadership support. Applicants must have a right to work in Australia and hold a current Working with Children Check and ACECQA-approved qualifications.

The Rockhampton Grammar School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and staff comply with the School’s child safety policies and uphold the highest standards of student wellbeing and protection.

Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with The Rockhampton Grammar School in the search and selection process. For a confidential discussion and to receive the Candidate Information Pack, please contact lead consultant Tracey Hickey at tracey.hickey@hutton.education

Applications close 5:00pm on Sunday 13 September 2026.

Please ONLY APPLY directly via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website at: https://hutton.education/opportunities/

Qualities:

Guide a thriving and values-driven early learning community

Drive excellence in education, care, compliance and engagement

Lead high-performing educators and inspire a strong culture

Classifications:

Category: Education & Child Care

Sub Category: Early Childhood - Other

Location: QLD Other

Work Type: Permanent / Full Time

Deputy Principal Head of Secondary School, St Andrews Lutheran College

Description:

Located in Tallebudgera on Queensland’s Gold Coast, St Andrews Lutheran College is a highly regarded E–12 co-educational Christian school with a strong sense of community and a clear commitment to the development of the whole person. Grounded in its mission of Celebrating the Gospel, Nurturing the Individual and Empowering Lifelong Learners, the College integrates academic excellence, wellbeing and spiritual growth within a vibrant school community. Students are known, valued and supported to pursue their personal best through broad academic and vocational pathways, authentic learning experiences and a rich co-curricular program.

As a key member of the Senior Executive Team, the Deputy Principal Head of Secondary School will contribute to the strategic, cultural and organisational leadership of the College while holding primary responsibility for the performance and outcomes of Years 7–12. Reporting directly to the Principal, the role leads the Secondary School with clarity, influence and decisive judgement, translating College priorities into aligned systems, consistent practice and measurable improvement. The role encompasses learning and teaching, curriculum, student wellbeing and behaviour, staff performance and capability, operations, and community engagement, while strengthening continuity and alignment across the College’s E–12 experience.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Commitment to actively model and promote the Christian faith, Lutheran ethos and strategic vision of the College.
A strong record of strategic leadership that has delivered measurable improvement in secondary student learning, engagement, wellbeing and pathways.
Educational leadership with the ability to drive excellence in learning, teaching and curriculum using data to strengthen professional practice and student outcomes.
The ability to build high-performing teams through clear expectations, coaching, feedback, accountability and the effective development of established and emerging leaders.
Exceptional organisational and operational leadership, including experience aligning people, structures, resources and systems with strategic and educational priorities.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong partnerships across the College and wider community.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold or be eligible for QCT registration.

St Andrews Lutheran College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, as outlined in the Child Protection Policy.

Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with St Andrews Lutheran College in the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion regarding the application process and to receive the Candidate Information Pack, please contact Tracey Hickey at tracey.hickey@hutton.education

Applications closed: 5:00pm on Sunday 9 August 2026.

Please ONLY APPLY directly via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website at: https://hutton.education/opportunities/

Qualities:

Provide strategic leadership and shape culture in the secondary years

Advance learning and wellbeing and inspire excellence and innovation

Build capability and performance in a connected and inclusive E-12 community

Classifications:

Category: Education & Child Care

Sub Category: Secondary - Other

Location: Gold Coast

Work Type: Permanent / Full Time

Applications for this Job have closed

Head of Senior Campus, St Spyridon College, NSW

Description:

St Spyridon College is a highly regarded Greek Orthodox co-educational College of approximately 800 students across campuses in Kingsford and Maroubra. It is known for strong academic outcomes, a close-knit community and a commitment to faith, Hellenic ideals, service and excellence.

Reporting to the Head of College, the newly established Head of Senior Campus will lead Years 7 to 12 and provide clear accountability across teaching and learning, student wellbeing, staff leadership, operations and community engagement.

The appointee will drive student achievement through evidence-informed instructional leadership, effective use of data and purposeful staff development. They will also help shape a more streamlined, collaborative and sustainable leadership structure across the College.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished, visible and values-led secondary leader who builds trust, leads change with clarity and places students at the centre of every decision.

Key Selection Criteria

Commitment to actively support and promote the Greek Orthodox ethos, values and strategic vision of St Spyridon College.
Proven instructional leadership with the ability to improve teaching quality and student outcomes through evidence-informed practice.
Experience in leading strategic improvement, innovation and sustainable change within a secondary school setting.
Exceptional capacity to develop staff and leaders through coaching, mentoring and professional growth initiatives.
Strong operational leadership and organisational capability in managing the day-to-day functions of a secondary school.
Highly developed relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with students, staff, parents and the wider community.

Applicants must hold an approved teaching qualification, be accredited with or eligible for accreditation with NESA, and possess a current Working with Children Check. All staff must also complete a National Criminal Check. Postgraduate qualifications in education, educational leadership or a related field will be highly regarded.

St Spyridon College is committed to providing a child-safe environment in which the safety, welfare and wellbeing of every student are paramount.

This is a full-time, ongoing appointment commencing in January 2027.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Bignill at michael.bignill@hutton.education

Applications closed 5pm, Sunday 16th August 2026.

Please apply only via hutton.education/opportunities.

Qualities:

Lead educational excellence, student achievement and campus operations

Strengthen capability, accountability and organisational effectiveness

Advance the College's culture of excellence using visible values-led leadership

Classifications:

Category: Education & Child Care

Sub Category: Secondary - Other

Location: Sydney

Work Type: Permanent / Full Time

Applications for this Job have closed

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