Head of College

SchoolHouse | NSW

Sydney, NSW 


Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 31 October 2025


SchoolHouse is working exclusively with Skillset Senior College to appoint a Head of College to commence in Term 1, 2026.

<p><strong>Head of College</strong><br> Skillset Senior College is an innovative independent, co-educational senior college located in the Central West of New South Wales. The College has two campuses across Bathurst &amp; Dubbo, catering for students in Year 10-12.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Head of College</strong><br><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reporting to&nbsp;School Board</strong><br><strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Commencing in Term 1, 2026</strong></p> <p><strong>Role Highlights</strong><br> The Head of College is responsible and accountable to the Skillet Senior College Limited Board for the effective leadership and the overall management of the College.</p> <p><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Represents the Board on a day-to-day basis.</li> <li>Provides leadership in determining the School’s overall educational direction with the Board, and in developing and promoting the College, as well as implementing Board and College strategies, policies and decisions.</li> <li>Manages the various functions and activities of the College, overseeing educational programs, finances, assets, human resources, communications and major projects.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits of working at the school:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Attractive and competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and level of experience.</li> <li>Full wellbeing focus and a high staff-to-student ratio, set in an environment that emphasises connection, respect and personal responsibility.</li> <li>Offers outstanding employment offerings, incentives, and benefits.</li> <li>Enjoy living in a beautiful regional town with lots of contemporary restaurants, sports clubs, and entertainment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualifications related to educational leadership (Masters of Educational Leadership, etc.).</li> <li>Current NESA Accreditation and WWCC (or eligibility to gain).</li> <li>Appropriate qualifications and executive leadership experience outlined above.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills and ability to build a strong leadership team and delegating effectively.</li> <li>Motivation and a passion to work with and support young people on their journey through secondary education.</li> <li>Enthusiasm and flexibility with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and with a broad range of stakeholders.</li> <li>Evidence of effective strategic thinking and planning resulting in the delivery of defined outcomes.</li> <li>Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of the senior college.</li> <li>Working Rights for Australia (or eligible to gain).</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>SchoolHouse&nbsp;Australia</strong> is partnering exclusively with <strong>Skillset Senior College </strong>in the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion regarding the application process and for more information about the role specifics and remuneration/relocation package available contact:</p> <p><strong>Liana Zdrilic</strong><br><strong>Recruitment Consultant | SchoolHouse</strong><br><a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:liana.zdrilic@the-schoolhouse.com.au?subject=Head%20of%20College%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>liana.zdrilic@the-schoolhouse.com.au</a>?subject=Head%20of%20College%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong></strong></a><strong><a href="mailto:liana.zdrilic@the-schoolhouse.com.au?subject=Head%20of%20College%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">liana.zdrilic@the-schoolhouse.com.au</a></strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>02 9000 1438</strong></p> <p><i>SchoolHouse is a complimentary service for teachers and school support staff. Registration&nbsp;with SchoolHouse will provide exclusive access and alerts about suitable opportunities with our partner schools.&nbsp;For more information, please visit </i><a href="https://www.the-schoolhouse.com.au" rel="nofollow"><i><strong>www.the-schoolhouse.com.au</strong></i></a><i><strong>&nbsp;</strong></i></p> <p>To view all available positions, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://the-schoolhouse.com.au/jobs/" rel="nofollow">https://the-schoolhouse.com.au/jobs/</a>&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Please send current CV through to <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:liana.zdrilic@the-schoolhouse.com.au?subject=Head%20of%20College%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>liana.zdrilic@the-schoolhouse.com.au</a>?subject=Head%20of%20College%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong></strong></a><strong><a href="mailto:liana.zdrilic@the-schoolhouse.com.au?subject=Head%20of%20College%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">liana.zdrilic@the-schoolhouse.com.au</a></strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>