Head of Secondary

Greenacre Christian College

Greenacre, NSW 


Head of Faculty / Department

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 June 2025


Are you a passionate Christian educator with a heart for shaping lives and leading others? Are you seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a thriving school community? Join us at Greenacre Christian College as our new Head of Secondary. Applications close Monday, 30 June 2025.

<p>Greenacre Christian College is a Christ-centred, independent K-12 school committed to seeing every child grow and flourish in God’s purpose for their life. We nurture students in a caring Christian community where they are equipped with wisdom, resilience, and academic excellence to engage confidently with a rapidly changing world.</p> <p>Located on the fringe of Sydney's inner-west and south-west suburbs, our co-educational school continues to grow with a strong academic record and a vibrant community culture. We believe in developing the whole child—spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally—and our staff are united by a deep commitment to Christian faith and service.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a dynamic, relational, and strategic <strong>Head of Secondary</strong> to lead our secondary staff and students into the next season of growth. This is a key leadership role which currently includes a <strong>0.6 FTE teaching load</strong>.</p> <p>You will work closely with the Executive Team to shape the vision and direction of secondary education at GCC, foster a culture of excellence and care, and support staff and students to grow in both faith and learning.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead, mentor and support secondary staff in improving outcomes for students.</li> <li>Build a strong and positive culture grounded in Christian faith, wellbeing, and high academic standards.</li> <li>Support operations, curriculum development and quality teaching practices.</li> <li>Work collaboratively with families and the broader school community.</li> <li>Maintain a visible presence in the classroom through a part-time teaching load.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About You:</strong></p> <p>To be considered, you must:</p> <ul> <li>Be a <strong>committed, practising Christian</strong>, actively involved in a local church.</li> <li>Support the mission and values of Greenacre Christian College.</li> <li>Be an experienced educational leader with a passion for developing both students and staff.</li> <li>Demonstrate strong interpersonal and organisational skills.</li> <li> <p>Hold relevant teaching qualifications and NESA accreditation.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p></li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong></p> <p>To apply, please:</p> <ol> <li>Visit our website at gcc.nsw.edu.au/head-of-secondary to <strong>complete the Teaching Staff Application Form</strong>.</li> <li>Submit a <strong>cover letter and/or CV</strong> outlining how your experience and strengths will enable you to lead and inspire staff in improving outcomes for our students.</li> </ol> <p>Please email your application form and certified supporting documents to <a href="mailto:employment@gcc.nsw.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Secondary%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">employment@gcc.nsw.edu.au</a> by <strong>30th June 2025. </strong>Only applicants who complete the Teaching Staff Application Form will be considered.</p> <p><strong>Join us in equipping students to grow in faith, wisdom, and purpose.</strong></p> <p><i>For further information, please contact Mrs. Susan Kusch on 02 9642 3512 or via email at <a href="mailto:principal@gcc.nsw.edu.au?subject=Head%20of%20Secondary%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">principal@gcc.nsw.edu.au</a>.</i></p> <p><i>All candidates must have a current WWCC number. A NSW NESA accreditation number is preferred.</i>&nbsp;</p>