SCEGGS Darlinghurst, one of Australia’s most respected independent girls’ schools, is seeking an exceptional leader as its next Head of School.
With a rich history and a reputation for academic excellence, SCEGGS is looking for an experienced and visionary educator who is passionate about girls’ education, to lead the School into its next chapter, while ensuring that the enduring values of SCEGGS remain firmly in place.
The Head of SCEGGS will embody integrity, compassion and dedication and be a thoughtful, calm and inspirational leader with a commitment to delivering outstanding educational outcomes while driving a whole-of-school strategy to ensure SCEGGS enhances its position as a leader in girls’ education in coming decades.
With a well-defined and contemporary vision for education, you will be responsible for fostering student development across the academic, pastoral, emotional and spiritual dimensions. Operational and governance excellence will also be key responsibilities, as will your capacity to contribute meaningfully to educational discourse within the wider Australian community.
As an influential and empathetic leader, you will cultivate, develop and nurture a high performing leadership team and school staff. With exceptional communication skills you will build and maintain authentic relationships with students, parents, Old Girls, and the wider SCEGGS community.
Personally, you will bring resilience, humility, intelligence, stamina, and a sense of humour to the role. You will also display an unwavering commitment to the school’s Anglican ethos.
This is a rare opportunity to lead an outstanding school.
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How to apply:
For further information or to apply, please contact Courtenay Atwell at sceggsdarlinghurst@kornferry.com
The closing date for applications is 7 April 2025.
SCEGGS Darlinghurst is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to child safety and protection.