Head of Secondary (Years 7–12)
Full Time | Orange, NSW
Orange Christian School is seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Secondary to provide spiritual, educational, and operational leadership across our Secondary School (Years 7–12). This senior executive role is an exciting opportunity for a strong Christian leader to shape a Christ‐centred learning culture where students are discipled, equipped, and empowered to flourish.
About Us
Orange Christian School is a Prep to Year 12 co‐educational Christian school with over 535 students, located in the beautiful Central West of NSW. For more than 40 years, OCS has partnered with families to nurture students academically, spiritually, and personally. Our vision is \"to raise up effective leaders of godly character who will blend academic achievement and biblical truth, to influence society for the glory of God.\"
Staff work collaboratively in a supportive, faith‐filled environment, modelling Christ in every aspect of school life.
About the Role
As part of the Senior Executive Leadership Team, the Head of Secondary will:
Lead the daily operations, staff, and students of the Secondary School.
Oversee curriculum development, teaching, learning, and assessment across Years 7–12.
Provide pastoral and spiritual leadership, promoting a positive and Christ‐centred school culture.
Mentor and develop staff, fostering excellence and unity.
Collaborate with the Principal, Deputy Principal, and executive team to deliver the school's strategic vision.
Strengthen parent and community partnerships.
Maintain compliance with NESA, child safety standards, and key school policies.
This role includes up to a 0.5 teaching load.
Teaching responsibilities may encompass any subject area within the secondary curriculum to meet school requirements.
About You
We are seeking a leader who is:
A committed Christian, active in their local church and aligned with the school's Statement of Faith.
An experienced educational leader with prior senior leadership or executive experience.
A qualified teacher with current NESA accreditation and a valid Working With Children Check.
Holds a Bachelor's degree in teaching or equivalent or higher qualification.
Skilled in curriculum leadership, staff management, and policy compliance (ROSA, HSC, NESA).
Pastoral at heart, with a proven ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
An excellent communicator with strong organisational, problem‐solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Calm, wise, and resilient in complex situations.
Join a Christ‐centred, supportive, and collaborative leadership team.
Influence and shape a growing school community.
Enjoy the lifestyle and opportunities of the thriving regional city of Orange, NSW.
How to Apply
Please submit:
A cover letter addressing the requirements of the role
A staff application form including supporting documents found in the Information Pack https://www.ocs.nsw.edu.au/work-with-us/
Your resume
A current WWCC number and NESA accreditation details
Applications and enquiries to: Jaimie Honeysett, Office Manager
ocs@ocs.nsw.edu.au | (02) 6362 7258
Visit https://www.ocs.nsw.edu.au/work-with-us/ for more information.
* How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Secondary?
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* Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
* How many years of people management experience do you have?
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