Sydney Church of England Grammar School – North Sydney NSW

Shore (Sydney Church of England Grammar School) seeks an exceptional and values-led ELC-12 Deputy Headmaster to help shape the next chapter of leadership, culture and educational excellence at one of Australia’s leading Anglican independent schools.

Reporting to the Headmaster, the Deputy Headmaster is the Headmaster’s delegated second-in-charge and a whole-school executive leader for operations from Early Learning to Year 12 at Shore. The Deputy Headmaster is responsible for coordinating leadership coherence, strategy development, execution and organisational operations across Shore by working closely with the Headmaster, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and direct reports.

Accordingly, the Deputy Headmaster ensures alignment between Shore’s strategy, culture, operations and performance. They also provide trusted judgement in decisions relating to strategy as well as complex operational student, staff, parent and organisational matters encountered at Shore.

The Organisation

Shore (Sydney Church of England Grammar School) is one of Australia’s leading Anglican independent schools, with a distinguished history dating back to 1889. Located across campuses in North Sydney and Northbridge,



Shore offers a comprehensive educational journey from the Early Learning Centre to Year 12, fostering a robust sense of continuity, belonging and purpose across both its day and boarding communities.

Guided by its Christian foundation and Anglican tradition, the School is committed to helping "heads, hearts and souls flourish", nurturing young men who demonstrate intelligence, courage, empathy, and integrity. Shore is renowned for the breadth and quality of its academic, pastoral, co-curricular, sporting, artistic, and service-learning programs, all of which are designed to develop the whole person rather than focus solely on academic achievement.

Through exceptional teaching, character formation, leadership opportunities, and a deep commitment to service, students are encouraged to become thoughtful, resilient, and compassionate contributors to society.

With a long-standing reputation for educational excellence and innovation, Shore continues to prepare young men to thrive in an increasingly complex world while remaining anchored in enduring values, strong relationships, and a genuine commitment to serving others.

Applications close: 10 August 2026

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📌 Deputy Headmaster (North Sydney Council)
🏢 Sydney Church of England Grammar School
📍 North Sydney Council