Head of Secondary School

Be responsible to the Principal for the leadership and management of the Secondary School (Years 7-12), overseeing its academic, co-curricular, pastoral and administrative programs......

About our school

Tyndale is a preschool to Year 12 co-educational school located in Blacktown, Sydney. At Tyndale we believe that God has given parents the responsibility for the nurture of their children according to the Word of the Lord. Tyndale is therefore committed to partnering with parents in the Christian education of their children by equipping students to be disciples of Jesus through Christ-centred Biblical education.

About the Role

As a member of the Executive Team, the Head of Secondary School works under the direction of the Deputy Principal and is committed to the School’s Vision. The Head of Secondary School is responsible to the Principal for the leadership and management of the Secondary School (Years 7-12), overseeing its academic, co-curricular, pastoral and administrative programs.

The Head of Secondary School is a dynamic educational leader who has the energy, drive and commitment to lead and develop an outstanding learning culture in the Secondary School and ensure best practice in educational and well-being outcomes for students. The Head of Secondary School inspires and motivates staff to be leaders of learning and encourages innovation and collaboration in professional practice. In thinking, planning and acting strategically, the Head of Secondary School facilitates continuous improvement of the Secondary School program. The Head of Secondary School supports and enhances the development of the School’s Christ-centred focus in all areas of school life and works closely with the Deputy Principal and KLA Coordinators on curriculum, management and operational matters.

Essential Criteria

• Christian of a Reformed/Evangelical persuasion, who is an active member of a Reformed/Evangelical church
• Whole-heartedly subscribe to the School’s Educational Creed
• Work With Children Check (WWCC) Clearance for paid employment

Qualifications & Knowledge:

• Relevant teaching qualifications and current NESA Accreditation

• Post graduate qualifications such as Masters or equivalent preferred but not essential

Experience and Skills:

• Experienced educator with exceptional leadership, communication and administration skills

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and parents

• Proven leadership experience

• Understanding of current pedagogical trends

• Understanding of Christian Education

Tyndale is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people. The successful applicant, therefore, will need to hold and maintain a valid NSW Working With Children Check in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW).

All children and young people who come to Tyndale have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and can actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We have zero tolerance for abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

The School regards its child safety responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to maintain a child safe culture and ensure compliance with all relevant child safe organisation and child protection laws and regulations.

Each member of the School community has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.

For more information about working at Tyndale, please click here to see a copy of our Staff Recruitment Booklet

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click 'Apply to this Job' button below and follow the prompts to submit an online application.

For further information, please phone the EA to the Principal on (02) 8811 7800.

Applications close on Wednesday 22nd July 2026.