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Head of College
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 31 October 2025
SchoolHouse is working exclusively with Skillset Senior College to appoint a Head of College to commence in Term 1, 2026.
<p><strong>Head of College</strong><br>
Skillset Senior College is an innovative independent, co-educational senior college located in the Central West of New South Wales. The College has two campuses across Bathurst & Dubbo, catering for students in Year 10-12.</p>
<p><strong> Head of College</strong><br><strong> Reporting to School Board</strong><br><strong> Commencing in Term 1, 2026</strong></p>
<p><strong>Role Highlights</strong><br>
The Head of College is responsible and accountable to the Skillet Senior College Limited Board for the effective leadership and the overall management of the College.</p>
<p><strong>Key Accountabilities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Represents the Board on a day-to-day basis.</li>
<li>Provides leadership in determining the School’s overall educational direction with the Board, and in developing and promoting the College, as well as implementing Board and College strategies, policies and decisions.</li>
<li>Manages the various functions and activities of the College, overseeing educational programs, finances, assets, human resources, communications and major projects.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Benefits of working at the school:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Attractive and competitive remuneration package based on qualifications and level of experience.</li>
<li>Full wellbeing focus and a high staff-to-student ratio, set in an environment that emphasises connection, respect and personal responsibility.</li>
<li>Offers outstanding employment offerings, incentives, and benefits.</li>
<li>Enjoy living in a beautiful regional town with lots of contemporary restaurants, sports clubs, and entertainment.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Requirements</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Relevant tertiary qualifications related to educational leadership (Masters of Educational Leadership, etc.).</li>
<li>Current NESA Accreditation and WWCC (or eligibility to gain).</li>
<li>Appropriate qualifications and executive leadership experience outlined above.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and ability to build a strong leadership team and delegating effectively.</li>
<li>Motivation and a passion to work with and support young people on their journey through secondary education.</li>
<li>Enthusiasm and flexibility with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and with a broad range of stakeholders.</li>
<li>Evidence of effective strategic thinking and planning resulting in the delivery of defined outcomes.</li>
<li>Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of the senior college.</li>
<li>Working Rights for Australia (or eligible to gain).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><strong>SchoolHouse Australia</strong> is partnering exclusively with <strong>Skillset Senior College </strong>in the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion regarding the application process and for more information about the role specifics and remuneration/relocation package available contact:</p>
<p><strong>Liana Zdrilic</strong><br><strong>Recruitment Consultant | SchoolHouse</strong><br><a href="mailto:liana.zdrilic@the-schoolhouse.com.au?subject=Head%20of%20College%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong>liana.zdrilic@the-schoolhouse.com.au</strong></a><strong> </strong><br><strong>02 9000 1438</strong></p>
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