Head of Senior College

Abbotsleigh School

Wahroonga, Sydney, NSW

Management - Schools (Education and Training)

Full-time

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Significant and Foundational Role shaping Years 10 - 12

Embed Innovation and care in a high-achieving senior context

Collaborate across a unified and supportive leadership team

Located in Wahroonga, NSW, Abbotsleigh is an independent Anglican pre-K-12 school for girls. With a legacy of excellence in education, Abbotsleigh fosters a dynamic learning environment that nurtures academic achievement, innovation, and community engagement within a supportive Christian framework.

Abbotsleigh is a leading girls’ school where academic excellence, wellbeing, and spiritual growth are interwoven into a rich learning journey from Pre-K to Year 12. Underpinned by its Christian ethos, Abbotsleigh empowers girls to be independent, collaborative, and courageous contributors to society. The school cultivates a dynamic and inclusive environment where girls are inspired to lead with purpose, compassion, and integrity. With exceptional facilities and a deeply supportive culture, Abbotsleigh fosters both professional and personal fulfillment for staff.

The Head of Senior College reports to the Headmistress and leads Years 10–12 with a focus on student development, wellbeing, and academic oversight.

As an Anglican school, Abbotsleigh seeks a Head of Senior College who is a committed and practicing Christian, aligned with the school’s Anglican traditions. The successful candidate will be an active participant in the spiritual life of the school, fostering a community that upholds Christian values and principles.

The Head of Senior College provides visible, values-driven leadership across wellbeing and academic pathways and co-curricular engagement. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape a distinctive senior college identity and to lead a team that promotes student agency, achievement, and holistic care. As a member of the senior executive, the appointee will model collaboration, contribute to whole-school strategy, and ensure the Senior College is seamlessly integrated into the wider Abbotsleigh community.

Key Selection Criteria

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Expertise in leading teaching and learning across Years 10–12 with a clear focus on holistic student development that integrates academic progress, well-being, and co-curricular engagement.

Capacity to initiate, lead, and embed improvement and change that enhances student experience, supports school strategic priorities, and strengthens the distinct identity of the Senior College.

Ability to nurture and lead high-functioning teams through trust, collaboration, shared purpose, and a culture of continual learning.

Experience in the strategic and day-to-day management of a school setting, including oversight of staff, programs, operations, and student well-being.

Commitment to fostering a positive, connected, and future-focused school community through active engagement with students, families, and colleagues across the school.

Active and visible commitment to the Christian faith with the capacity to lead a culture where spiritual growth, integrity, service, and compassion are embedded in the life of the Senior College.

Offered as a full-time ongoing position commencing in 2026, applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold appropriate teaching and leadership qualifications. A master's in educational leadership or equivalent is desirable.

Abbotsleigh staff comply with the school’s child safety policies and procedures, upholding principles and values that promote the well-being and protection of all students. Abbotsleigh has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment.

Hutton Consulting Australia (HCA) is partnering with Abbotsleigh in the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion and to obtain a Candidate Information Pack,

Application closing date: 5.00 pm, Wednesday, 1 October 2025.

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Contact the lead consultant, Michael Bignill, on mobile 0425271822 or email michael.bignill@hutton.education