<ul><li>Senior Leadership Role</li><li>Competitive salary and benefits, including significant school fee discounts</li><li>Supportive Christian community</li><li>Easy access from M4 at the foot of the Blue Mountains</li><li>Negotiable start date</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p>Penrith Christian School is a co-educational, independent Christian school for students from Early Learning to Year 12. We are a well-established and vibrant community for over 800 students located in Orchard Hills in outer western Sydney.</p><p>Our motto of <i>Strive for the Highest</i> informs our practice and aspirations for our students. We value each student as being created by God with a unique purpose and plan for them as we deliver Christ-centred and rich learning experiences, enabling each to live significant and abundant lives. We focus on a whole-school approach that brings consistency through our bespoke <i>Great Learning, Well People</i> framework, where the learning, wellbeing, pastoral and spiritual needs of students is prioritised, and excellence is pursued.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As a key leader within the School, you will be integral in supporting and inspiring colleagues and engaging with parents and the wider community to actively promote a culture of care and excellence. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and reporting directly to the Principal, the Head of Primary Years will provide strategic leadership and operational management for their team in alignment with the school’s strategic plan, vision and mission. This is a full-time position commencing at the start of Term 2 or by negotiation.</p><p> </p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><p>You will be an experienced and dedicated leader who is committed to your own personal and professional development. You will continue to seek out opportunities to learn from and network with colleagues in other independent schools and have a vision for excellence in all that you do that inspires others. You will be highly relational and understand the importance of positive relationships and culture in a Christian school setting, willing to work in a collaborative and supportive whole-school team.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p>You will ideally have post-graduate qualifications in Education or Educational Leadership (or similar) or be prepared to pursue studies by mutual negotiation.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Successful Candidates</strong></p><p>Along with NESA accreditation and a current paid Working with Children Check, applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the following:</p><p> </p><ul><li>That you are a committed Christian who will provide opportunities for students to develop an understanding of the Christian faith and encourage them to discover and pursue their God-given purpose through an excellent education. </li><li>Implement and enhance the School’s Vision, Mission and Values. </li><li>Prioritise both the learning and wellbeing of students, supported by our ‘Great Learning, Well People’ Framework, promoting excellence in academic and pastoral care.</li><li>Demonstrate an understanding of the place of Christian education and of teaching and learning within a Biblical Worldview. </li><li>Ability to apply strategies to ensure high student engagement with school life, including co-curricular programs. </li><li>Leadership skills with demonstrated effectiveness and a proven ability to guide, mentor and build the capacity of colleagues. </li><li>Engagement with current research regarding student learning, achievement and wellbeing. </li><li>An understanding of working with students with disabilities, including those of social and emotional nature. </li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to building strong community with students, parents/carers, colleagues and where applicable, external agencies. </li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Applications close 4.00pm Tuesday 4 March 2025</strong></p><p><i>Be an early applicant - Penrith Christian School reserves the right to begin the interview and offer process before the closing date. </i></p><p><br /> </p><p> </p><p><strong>How to apply:</strong></p><p> </p><p><i><strong>Only applicants who complete the official Employment Application form will be considered.  </strong></i>Visit the PCS website <a href="http://www.pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment" rel="nofollow">www.pcs.nsw.edu.au/employment</a> to download the Employment Application form.  Please email your completed application and certified supporting documents to <a href="mailto:hr&#64;pcs.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">hr&#64;pcs.nsw.edu.au</a>. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><i>Our staff comply with the School’s Child Safety policies, upholding the values of the School and conducting themselves in accordance with the relevant legislative frameworks. The School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to the safety and personal wellbeing of all students.</i></p><p> </p>