Head of Primary | Toowoomba Anglican School

Lead with vision, inspire young learners, and shape the future of Primary education

About Us

Toowoomba Anglican School is Australia's only coeducational K-12 Day and Boarding School offering boarding from Year 1 to 12. We're proudly small by design, ensuring that every student, parent, and staff member is known and valued within our vibrant community.

Our focus is on nurturing young minds and providing outstanding education in an environment where children are encouraged to flourish and thrive.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced educational leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Head of Primary. This is a pivotal role, leading the Primary curriculum, pastoral care, and co-curricular programs while shaping the culture of the Primary Years.

This position offers the chance to lead with purpose and innovation, guiding staff and students to achieve excellence in learning, wellbeing, and personal growth. As Head of Primary, you will also play an integral role in the wider life of the School, including boarding, sports, performing arts, and community engagement.

Commencing January 2027

What You'll Do

Lead and oversee all aspects of the Primary School, from curriculum and pedagogy to pastoral care and events

Inspire and manage Primary staff, setting direction, mentoring, and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning outcomes

Monitor and report on academic performance across the Primary Years

Foster strong student leadership and Outdoor Education programs

Oversee seamless transitions from Primary into Secondary

Support boarding families, including travel to rural and regional communities

Lead the Early Childhood Service (Kindergarten), including serving as Nominated Supervisor and ensuring compliance with national standards and regulations

Take an active role in school events, including sports and performing arts, particularly on weekends

Teach within the Primary School

What You'll Bring

A clear educational vision and proven leadership experience within a Primary setting





Current Queensland College of Teachers registration

Deep understanding of contemporary curriculum, pedagogy, and pastoral care practices

Experience in Early Childhood education and compliance with ECS legislation

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage people, priorities, and projects effectively

A collaborative leadership style that inspires staff, engages students, and builds meaningful partnerships with families

What Sets This Role Apart

The opportunity to lead a close-knit Primary community within a whole-school K-12 environment

A leadership role that combines vision, strategy, and hands-on engagement in the daily life of the school

Direct impact on the educational journeys and wellbeing of young learners

A chance to contribute to a school that values tradition, innovation, and a genuine sense of belonging

Closing Date: 19 August 2026

Join a community where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.

Together we BELIEVE, Together we CARE, Together we LEARN and Together we THRIVE.

It is the applicant's responsibility to check their eligibility to hold a Blue Card. The Working with Children Check / Blue Card must be secured prior to entering into an employment agreement.

Statement of commitment to Child Safety

At Toowoomba Anglican school, the safety, wellbeing, and dignity of every child is at the heart of all we do. We believe that every child has the right to feel safe, be protected, and thrive in an environment that nurtures their growth and values their voice.

As part of the Anglican Schools community, we proudly uphold the Child Safe Anglican Education Policy,



which guides our actions to protect and care for children. This policy supports us in:

Promoting children's safety, wellbeing, and best interests

Preventing, detecting, and responding to reasonable suspicions of harm

Applying the Child Safe Standards and the Universal Principle across our school community

By followingthis policy, schools and ECS are supported to meet relevant mandated requirements.

Public Commitment

Our Anglican schools, and education and care services are committed to promoting the safety,wellbeingand best interests of children, and to preventing,detectingand responding to child harm.

Every child has the right to be safe and feel safe.

As Anglican child safe organisations, we commit to:

Implementing Queensland's 10 Child Safe Standards and the Universal Principle.

Operating by Gospel values, which emphasise service, inclusivity, integrity, character, dignity, compassion, and justice.

Providing children with exceptional pastoral care.

Providing care that is physically,psychologicallyand culturally safe.

Taking all reasonable steps to protect children from exposure to harm.

Empowering children toparticipatein decisions that affect them.

Educating children about who to approach if they feelunsafe, orhave concerns.

Instructing our community members on how to respond to complaints, concerns, and breaches of our conduct expectations.

Maintaining effective processes for responding to concerns of child harm.

Listening, learning, andseekingto improve.

TAS is committed to living out Gospel valuesofservice, inclusivity, integrity, character, dignity, compassion, and justicein every aspect of our care. Through exceptional pastoral support, culturally safe practices, and empowering children to speak up andparticipatein decisions that affect them, we strive to create a community where every child feels seen, heard, and protected.

Together, we listen, learn, and continuallyseekto improvebecause child safety is not just a responsibility, it is a sacred trust.

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📌 Head of Primary (Toowoomba)
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