<p>• Inspire Community<br> • Lead People<br> • Shape Futures<br><br> Join one of Australia’s leading Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 schools and lead a thriving boarding community across two campuses.<br><br> This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic, strategic and relational leader to have a lasting impact within a school community in fulfilling its mission statement of Academic Excellence, Character Development, and authentic care within an Anglican Christian foundation.<br><br> We are seeking a leader who can:<br> • Provide visionary leadership for a vibrant boarding community serving students from Year 3 to Year 12 across two campuses.<br> • Lead and develop a high-performing team of boarding professionals in a complex 24/7 residential environment.<br> • Create an environment where every boarder can learn, grow, belong and flourish academically, socially, emotionally and personally.<br><br><strong>About the Role</strong><br> The Director of Boarding provides strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the School's boarding program across two campuses.<br><br> Boarding is a defining feature of the School and plays a critical role within our broader commitment to developing young people through our three educational distinctives of Academic Excellence, Character Development and Christian Community. As a key component of the Community distinctive, the boarding program seeks to provide a safe, nurturing and enriching residential environment in which students can thrive.<br><br> Reporting ultimately to the Headmaster, with delegated accountability through the Deputy Headmaster, the Director of Boarding works closely with the Deputy Heads of (Students &amp; Community) at each campus to ensure alignment between boarding operations, student wellbeing and the wider life of the School.<br><br> This is a significant leadership position responsible for the oversight of boarding operations for approximately 38 weeks each year in a continuous 24-hour, seven-day-a-week environment.&nbsp; To deliver on this expectation the Director of Boarding is required to live onsite at North Parramatta, in School provided residential family accommodation.<br><i><strong>This is a full-time permanent role commencing 2027</strong></i><br><br><strong>About you</strong><br> You are an accomplished educational leader who understands both the opportunities and complexities of contemporary boarding environments.<br><br> The successful candidate will bring:<br> • A deep knowledge and understanding of Anglican education and Christian formation.<br> • Teaching qualifications and registration (or eligibility for registration) appropriate to the relevant jurisdiction.<br> • Significant leadership experience within a boarding environment of comparable size, scale and complexity.<br> • Demonstrated success leading diverse teams in residential education settings.<br> • A deep commitment to student wellbeing, pastoral care and child safeguarding.<br> • Strong people leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.<br> • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities.<br> • The ability to build strong partnerships with students, families, staff and the wider community.<br> • Highly developed organisational and operational management skills.<br> • Experience balancing strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight.<br> • A passion for creating environments that enable young people to learn, grow, develop independence and achieve their full potential.<br><br> Most importantly, you will be a collaborative and values-driven leader who understands the unique contribution boarding makes to a student's educational journey and to the life of a school community.<br><br><strong>Why Join Us?</strong><br> This is an opportunity to lead a significant boarding program within a highly regarded Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 school community.<br><br> You will have the opportunity to:<br> • Make a lasting impact on the lives of boarding students and their families.<br> • Lead a dedicated and experienced team across two campuses.<br> • Shape the future direction of a distinctive and valued boarding offering.<br> • Work alongside outstanding educational leaders and professional colleagues.<br> • Contribute to a school committed to excellence in Academics, Character and Community.<br> • Be part of a vibrant and supportive community that values belonging, service and personal growth.<br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> Applications should include:<br> • A cover letter addressing your suitability for the role (no longer than 2 pages)<br> • A current curriculum vitae.<br><br> Applications should be submitted via the appropriate link.<br><br><strong>Applications Close 24 September 2026 at 5pm.</strong><br><br> The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date should an outstanding candidate be identified.<br><br> To learn more about the role please review the brochure using this link:&nbsp;<a href="https://issuu.com/thekingsschool_official/docs/the_king_s_school_director_boarding" rel="nofollow">Director of Boarding Brochure</a><br> Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact People and Culture by email employment@kings.edu.au.</p>