ANZUK Executive is proud to partner with Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) to appoint a Head of Performance. This senior system leadership role is accountable for the performance of a network of schools and works directly with principals to improve student learning, wellbeing and faith development.
Reporting to the Executive General Manager - Learning, Quality & Performance, you will coach and challenge principals as instructional, faith, community and operational leaders. You will work with school leadership teams and CSPD support teams to translate system priorities into measurable improvements that reflect the needs of each school community.
The Role
- Coach principals, set clear performance expectations and connect school leaders with targeted skilled learning.
- Co design School Improvement Plans with principals and their teams, setting measurable targets aligned with CSPD priorities.
- Use evidence on student achievement, attendance and behaviour to identify gaps, agree on targeted actions and track progress.
- Coordinate support across CSPD teams to address complex school matters, build staff capability and meet governance and compliance requirements.
- Support principal and assistant principal recruitment, promote leader wellbeing and help principals build a proactive safety culture.
- Report on school performance, improvement progress and emerging risks to senior leadership.
About you You are an experienced education leader who earns the trust of principals and can lead candid conversations about performance. You bring a record of turning evidence into practical action and helping school leaders sustain improvement.
You will bring
- Senior educational leadership experience and relevant tertiary qualifications.
- Demonstrated success leading school improvement and developing the capability of other leaders.
- The ability to interpret performance data, set priorities and evaluate the impact of improvement strategies.
- Strong judgement, negotiation and conflict management skills, with the ability to work across schools and central teams.
- A demonstrated commitment to the mission of Catholic education and the ability to give witness to the Catholic faith and model Gospel values in your leadership.
How to apply Apply via SEEK with your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and your experience leading school improvement and developing school leaders.
For a confidential discussion and to request a copy of the applicant pack, contact Simon Withers, Executive Consultant, ANZUK Executive, at
[email protected] or [0437 419 232](tel:0437 419 232)
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese is a child safe organisation committed to providing child safe communities that recognise and uphold the dignity and rights of all children and young people.
📌 Head of Performance (Parramatta)
🏢 anzuk Education
📍 Parramatta