michael.bignill@hutton.education
About this job
As Deputy Principal: Head of Senior School, you will join the Senior Executive Team to lead the Senior School (Years 7–12) of approximately 700 students. This dual role represents a significant leadership opportunity to influence school-wide culture, performance and direction.
The Deputy Principal: Head of Senior School leads with integrity, emotional intelligence and strategic vision. The role combines responsibility for academic performance, student wellbeing, staff development, leadership mentoring, community engagement, and operational management, while upholding the Anglican ethos and mission of the School.
Key Selection Criteria:
- Active and visible commitment to the Christian faith with the ability to lead a culture where Anglican values, integrity, service and compassion shape the Senior School.
- Expertise in leading teaching and learning across Years 7–12 with a focus on holistic student growth through academic, wellbeing and co-curricular programs.
- Proven skill in leading and embedding improvement and change that enhances student experience, team performance and whole-school priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams through relational leadership, shared purpose, professional growth and accountability.
- Experience in the strategic and daily management of a large school, including staff, operations, compliance, resources and student care.
- Commitment to building an inclusive, future-focused community through visible leadership and strong engagement with students, families and staff.
Offered as a full-time ongoing executive role, with a Term 3 or 4 2026 commencement, applicants must be eligible to work in Australia, be accredited teachers, and be a practising Christian aligned with Tara’s Anglican ethos.
Tara Anglican School for Girls staff comply with the School’s child safety policies and uphold the highest standards of student wellbeing and protection. Tara has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse.
Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with Tara Anglican School for Girls in the search and selection process. For a confidential discussion and to obtain a Candidate Information Pack, please contact lead consultants Jann Robinson at jann.robinson@hutton.education or Michael Bignill at michael.bignill@hutton.education
Applications close 5:00pm (AEDT) on Sunday 8 March 2026.
Please ONLY APPLY directly via Hutton Consulting Australia’s website: https://hutton.education/opportunities