<p>Orange Anglican Grammar School (OAGS) is a thriving coeducational Prep to Year 12 Anglican school in the Central West of NSW, renowned for its strong sense of community, relational culture and commitment to academic excellence grounded in Christian faith. Guided by its mission to <i>Seek the Truth and pursue Excellence for a life fulfilled in Service</i>, OAGS offers an exceptional environment where students are known, challenged and supported to flourish. The School is now seeking an outstanding educational leader to serve as Head of Senior School, joining a values-driven executive team at a pivotal stage of growth and strategic development.</p> <p>The Head of Senior School oversees teaching and learning, pastoral care and culture of the Senior School to advance the School’s mission, strategic priorities and whole-school coherence.</p> <p>Reporting to the Deputy and Headmaster, serving as a member of the School Executive, the Head of Senior School leads a committed team of faculty and pastoral leaders to ensure high expectations, clarity of purpose and consistency of practice. The role is central to embedding the School’s Teaching and Learning and Cultural Frameworks, strengthening staff capability, and nurturing a Senior School culture where excellence, wellbeing and Christian character are authentically lived. This is a rare opportunity to shape the experience of students within a connected context, balancing care with challenge and tradition with innovation.</p> <p><strong>The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide visible, relational and values-led leadership aligned to Christian faith</li> <li>Engage relationally and confidently with the school and local community</li> <li>Lead and scale operations with clarity, coherence and evidence-informed practice</li> <li>Define, develop, mentor and uphold standards of excellence in the classroom&nbsp;</li> <li>Shape strong pastoral structures that support cultural wellbeing and growth</li> </ul> <p>Offered as a full-time CMEA Level 3 ongoing executive position, and commencing by start of Term 3, 2026, applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold, or be eligible for, NSW teacher accreditation and relevant child protection clearances.</p> <p>Orange Anglican Grammar School staff comply with the School’s child safety policies and related procedures, upholding legislative frameworks and regulations at all times. The School has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to providing a child-safe environment where all children and young people feel safe and supported.</p> <p>Hutton Consulting Australia (HCA) is partnering with Orange Anglican Grammar School in the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion and to obtain a <strong>Candidate Information Pack</strong> <i>prior to applying</i>, prospective candidates must contact the lead consultant, <strong>Chris Menage</strong> on <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:chris.menage@hutton.education?subject=Head%20of%20Senior%20School%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>chris.menage@hutton.education</a>?subject=Head%20of%20Senior%20School%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"></a><a href="mailto:chris.menage@hutton.education?subject=Head%20of%20Senior%20School%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">chris.menage@hutton.education</a>.</p> <p>Applications close&nbsp;<strong>5pm on Sunday 8th March 2026</strong>, however candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as applications will be considered upon receipt. <i>Please note, the School and HCA reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date</i>.</p> <p>Please <strong>ONLY APPLY</strong> directly via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website:&nbsp;<a href="https://hutton.education/opportunities" rel="nofollow">https://hutton.education/opportunities</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><i>(Applications directly&nbsp;through&nbsp;SEEK&nbsp;or&nbsp;other&nbsp;platforms&nbsp;<u>will&nbsp;not</u>&nbsp;be&nbsp;accepted).</i></p>