International Grammar School · New South Wales
Head of Senior School (Year 11 -12)
SecondaryHead of Faculty / Department
International Grammar School in Sydney seeks a full-time Head of Senior School for Years 11 and 12, commencing in 2027. This fixed-term leadership appointment is for three years and covers academic achievement, wellbeing, attendance, pathways, mentoring and daily operations. It suits an experienced executive school leader with relevant postgraduate qualifications or equivalent senior experience.
- Years 11 and 12 leadership
- Three-year appointment commencing in 2027
- Full-time role in Sydney
- Executive school leadership experience required
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 14 Oct 2026.
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About the role
Lead the strategic, educational and operational direction of Years 11 and 12. This full-time leadership appointment begins in 2027 and runs for three years, covering academic progress, wellbeing, attendance, programmes, pathways, mentoring and daily Senior School operations. Work alongside the Deputy Principal Senior School and lead the Senior School leadership team.
What they’re looking for
- Executive-level school leadership experience
- Strong record as a teacher and educational leader
- Postgraduate qualifications in educational administration or equivalent experience
- Strategic and systems thinking with sound judgement
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop colleagues
- Commitment to the school’s culture, values and Code of Conduct
About the school
International Grammar School is an independent, coeducational and secular school near Sydney’s CBD, serving students from Preschool to Year 12. It provides daily second-language immersion and is guided by the vision “Unity Through Diversity”, focused on an equitable, inclusive and regenerative world.
How to apply
Apply through the International Grammar School website with a one-page cover letter, current CV and three referees, including your current or most recent employer. Address the application to the Principal and include the required accreditation, qualification, identity and work-rights information; applications close 14 October 2026, with interviews potentially starting earlier.
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The role
- Sector
- Secondary
- Role
- Head of Faculty / Department
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- fixed term
- Listed
- 29 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking an experienced and highly capable educational leader to join IGS as Head of Senior School. Situated within moments of the CBD, International Grammar School (IGS) is Sydney's unique independent, coeducational, and secular school offering quality teaching from…”
The school
- Address
- 4-8 Kelly Street, ULTIMO, NSW