Enter a job title or keyword

Assistant Head of Preparatory School (K,1,2)

Shore School


Job Location:

North Sydney - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 120000 - 170000
Posted: 11 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Shore the early years are where confidence is built curiosity is strengthened and boys begin to understand what it means to learn belong and contribute. Shore is at its heart a relational school. Our strength lies in the quality of our people and the depth of our connections across students staff families and Old Boys. Built on the foundation of the Christian faith we seek to be inclusive welcoming and purposeful in all that we do.

The Assistant Head of Preparatory School K12 is a rare opportunity to lead with both inspiration and practical impact shaping the daily experience of young learners supporting outstanding teachers and helping families feel deeply connected to the life of the School.

A little bit about the role:

As one school from ELC to Year 12 and a PYP school in the early years Shore is committed to nurturing curiosity confidence and connection from the very beginning of a boys learning journey. This role plays an important part in strengthening that experience for our youngest Preparatory School students.

You will be a visible and trusted presence across the K12 community leading teaching staff guiding student wellbeing and pastoral matters partnering with families and ensuring the smooth daily operation of this vibrant part of the Preparatory School. With a teaching allocation of approximately 0.5 FTE the role remains close to the classroom allowing you to model excellent practice and stay deeply connected to the learning experience of young students.

To be successful you will:

  • Bring a strong understanding of contemporary primary education wellbeing and the needs of young learners
  • Inspire confidence in others through calm visible and relational leadership
  • Support teaching excellence through coaching collaboration professional learning and clear expectations
  • Coordinate campus operations with calm organisation sound judgement and attention to detail
  • Model service humility courage and care in a way that reflects Shores ethos

If you are ready to lead with heart imagination and purpose and to help shape the earliest years of a Shore education with lasting impact we would be delighted to hear from you.

Our Commitment to you:

At Shore we are committed to supporting the wellbeing and growth of our staff. Guided by our values we take a holistic approach to wellbeing recognising the physical emotional social spiritual professional and financial aspects of life.

We offer a range of wellbeing initiatives professional development opportunities and support services designed to help you thrive at every stage of your career. Just as we invest in the growth of our students we are equally committed to ensuring our staff feel supported valued and able to do their best work.

To learn more about the benefits and wellbeing resources available at Shore please view our Staff Wellbeing and Benefits Infosheet via the link - to Apply:

Applications must be submitted via our online system and should include the following information in PDF format:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume which includes details of qualifications relevant experience and the names and contact details of two referees.
For all questions related to this position please contact Emily Barnicoat HR Manager Recruitment & Workforce at alternatively call

Applications close Wednesday 26th August2026 at 5:00pm

Sydney Church of England Grammar School is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Required Experience:

Director