We are looking for an outstanding educational leader committed to an Anglican expression of inclusive education to join us.
Based in Taree NSW, Manning Valley Anglican College is one of four schools forming part of Newcastle Anglican.
Overview
Reporting to the Deputy Principal, the Head of Junior School is a key member of Senior Leadership team.
The role is primarily responsible for:
* Fostering school-wide cohesion and building aspirational, high-performing and inclusive teams
* Leading with visibility, integrity and emotional intelligence, communicating with confidence, empathy and clarity
* Driving to embed contemporary wellbeing and positive education frameworks
* Shaping, monitoring and improving administrative and operational processes, procedures and protocols
Why work for us?
Our team is at the heart of what we do at Manning Valley Anglican College and the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. As a part of our organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:
* Generous salary and salary packaging options.
* Discount on school enrolment fees at any of our 4 Newcastle Anglican schools.
* The opportunity to make a significant difference in our students' futures.
* Career and development opportunities across the Newcastle Anglican community.
* The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team environment.
* 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave + Super Contributions
Essential Criteria:
* Relevant teaching qualifications and current accreditation with NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority), with a clear understanding of curriculum, assessment, and pedagogical practice in the K–6 context.
* Postgraduate qualifications in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field, demonstrating commitment to ongoing professional learning and educational excellence.
* Proven experience in a senior leadership role within a primary or whole-school setting, with demonstrated success in leading teams and building a positive, collaborative culture.
* Demonstrated expertise in leading and embedding a whole-school learning framework, ideally with experience in Learning Powered Approaches or similar dispositions-based learning models.
* A strong track record of improving student outcomes, including academic achievement, student engagement, and wellbeing, supported by data-informed decision-making.
* A high standard of professional competence and innovation in classroom teaching, with the ability to coach and develop teaching teams to ensure consistency, excellence, and growth across the Junior School.
* Highly proficient digital literacy skills, with the ability to lead digital integration in curriculum and operations.
* A clear alignment with the Anglican ethos and values of the College, and a willingness to actively contribute to the spiritual and community life of the school.
* The successful applicant will possess NSW Working with Children Check and be willing to undertake a National Criminal History Check.
About Manning Valley Anglican College
Manning Valley Anglican College focuses on the holistic development of students within a caring Christian learning environment. We foster a deep sense of community within our school, and work toward helping each student to reach their potential through providing a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities. Our college has high expectations for student success and provides exceptional support to achieve this goal.
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter.
Who we are?
Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.
We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit
For further information and to obtain a copy of the full position description, please email our Talent Team at
Applicants will be willing to support the Christian life of the school
You must have the right to live and work in Australia.