Deputy Head: Orange Anglican Grammar School, NSW

Permanent full-time job at Hutton Consulting (Melbourne VIC, Australia)

Located in the rapidly growing Central West NSW city of Orange, Orange Anglican Grammar School is a thriving, Christ-centred P–12 learning community committed to Truth, Excellence and Service. Orange Anglican Grammar School (OAGS) is a contemporary Anglican school educating over 800 students with sustained enrolment growth projected over the coming decade. Grounded in a clear Christian mission, OAGS is recognised for its strong pastoral care, intentional teaching and learning culture, and commitment to developing young people of character, capability and purpose. Guided by an ambitious Strategic Vision and Architecture, the School is intentionally shaping a future-ready, relational and values-driven learning community that balances care with challenge, tradition with innovation, and faith with service.

Closing date March 14, 2026
Location Level 1, Queens Rd, Melbourne VIC, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Chris Menage
chris.menage@hutton.education

About this job

The Deputy Head reports directly to the Headmaster and is a key member of the Executive Team, providing whole-school leadership across teaching and learning, wellbeing, culture, operations and strategic improvement.

The Deputy Head provides executive leadership that ensures coherence, consistency and excellence across the academic, pastoral and co-curricular life of the School. Working in close partnership with the Headmaster and Executive, the role plays a pivotal part in shaping Christian culture, strengthening professional practice, leading improvement and innovation, and ensuring a seamless student experience. The Deputy Head models servant leadership, supports and empowers senior leaders, and acts as a trusted Deputy to the Headmaster, contributing to policy implementation, risk management and whole-school sustainability.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

  • Lead authentically within a Christ-centred Anglican school context
  • Provide strategic, whole-school leadership across P–12 education
  • Strengthen teaching, learning, wellbeing and professional culture
  • Build relational trust with staff, students and families
  • Drive improvement through evidence-informed decision-making
  • Model humility, integrity and servant leadership

Offered as a full-time CMEA Level 4 ongoing executive appointment, 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.

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.

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 Candidate Information Pack prior to applying, prospective candidates must contact the lead consultant: Chris Menage on chris.menage@hutton.education

Applications close 5pm on Sunday 8th March 2026, however candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as applications will be considered upon receipt. Please note, the School and HCA reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Please ONLY APPLY via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website: https://hutton.education/opportunities

(Direct applications through SEEK or other platforms will not be accepted).

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