Principal: Kingsway Christian College (WA)

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

Located in Perth’s northern suburbs, Kingsway Christian College is a well-established co-educational Christian College serving students from Kindergarten to Year 12. With a deep Christian foundation and a clear commitment to Christ-centred education, Kingsway has a strong reputation for nurturing faith, character and academic growth. Its large, diverse and multi-denominational community values learning, pastoral care and the holistic development of the whole child, with a deep belief that every child is created with purpose. With the current long-serving Principal concluding his service at the end of 2026, the College now seeks an authentic and strategically minded leader to steward its next chapter with clarity, conviction and wisdom.

Closing date April 19, 2026
Location Level 1, Queens Rd, Melbourne VIC, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Tracey Hickey
tracey.hickey@hutton.education

About this job

The Principal reports to the KCEA Board and is responsible for leading the College’s strategic direction, faith culture, educational excellence and operational effectiveness across a diverse K–12 Christian learning community. This role is central to articulating and embodying the College’s mission, strengthening staff culture, partnering closely with the Board and Senior Leadership Team, and ensuring strong alignment across governance, strategy, compliance, learning and community engagement. The successful candidate will lead with pastoral wisdom, strategic acumen and a deep commitment to Christian education, while sustaining strong enrolment demand and guiding the College’s ongoing growth and development.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • Commitment to Christ-centred leadership, a deep understanding of Christian education, and active involvement in a local Protestant church.
  • Significant experience leading strategy and driving continuous improvement in a Christian school context.
  • Expertise in fostering high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring biblically grounded curriculum, and promoting excellence in student outcomes across a K–12 context.
  • Capacity to build leaders and inspire a staff culture of collaboration, growth and high performance.
  • Highly developed organisational and operational leadership skills in managing governance, finance, risk, compliance, staffing and resources.
  • Ability to manage high level and complex wellbeing matters in a timely and effective manner.
  • Exceptional relational and communication skills to engage and build strong partnerships across the whole school and wider community.

Applicants must have a right to work in Australia and be eligible for teacher registration in Western Australia, with the capacity to meet the faith and professional requirements of the role. Post-graduate qualifications in education, leadership or a related area will be highly regarded.

Kingsway Christian College is committed to child safety, compliance with legislative obligations, and providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. The school maintains a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse.

Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with Kingsway Christian College in the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion regarding the application process and to receive the Candidate Information Pack, please contact Tracey Hickey at tracey.hickey@hutton.education

Application closing date: 5:00pm on Sunday 19 April 2026.

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

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