Kinross Wolaroi School | Orange, NSW | Commencing Term 1, 2027
A Message from the Principal
As Principal of Kinross Wolaroi School, it is my great pleasure to invite applications for the position of Deputy Principal.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a school that is both deeply established and distinctly forward-looking. Kinross Wolaroi stands at a pivotal moment, with strong foundations, a clear sense of purpose and the ambition to grow its impact across our region and beyond.
Located in the thriving regional centre of Orange, our School benefits from a dynamic and resilient local economy, strong ties to agriculture, health, education and professional services, and a community that is deeply invested in the success of its young people. This is a place where education is valued, relationships matter and innovation is both possible and expected.
We are building a leadership team that can take Kinross Wolaroi into its next chapter—one characterised by exceptional learning outcomes, a deeply embedded culture of wellbeing and belonging, organisational excellence and accountability, and meaningful engagement with our regional community.
The Deputy Principal will be central to this work. This is a strategic and operational leadership position requiring clarity of thinking, strength of character and a genuine commitment to leading a complex, high-performing school community.
If you are an experienced and aspirational leader who is ready to shape the future of a leading regional school, I warmly invite your application. Kinross Wolaroi is a school poised for growth and ready to take the next step in its development as a leading regional centre of educational excellence.
Timothy Kelly, Principal
About Kinross Wolaroi School
Kinross Wolaroi School is a leading co-educational, independent day and boarding school of the Uniting Church, educating young people in regional New South Wales for more than 140 years. The School enrols approximately 1,000 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12, including more than 330 boarders, and is recognised for its strong academic outcomes, extensive co-curricular program and commitment to student wellbeing.
Located in Orange, NSW, the School operates across two campuses and offers exceptional facilities, including boarding houses, performing arts venues, sporting complexes, aquatic facilities, playing fields and dedicated student wellbeing support services.
Why Orange?
Orange is one of Australia's most vibrant and desirable regional centres, offering an exceptional quality of life alongside outstanding professional opportunities. Renowned for its food and wine scene, strong healthcare and education infrastructure, thriving arts and cultural community, and excellent transport connections, Orange offers the best of regional living while remaining well connected to Sydney, Canberra and major capitals.
The Opportunity
The Deputy Principal is a senior executive leadership appointment and serves as the Principal's key operational delegate across the entire School. The role provides whole-school leadership and alignment while ensuring excellence across teaching and learning, wellbeing, boarding and school operations.
Working closely with the Principal, the Deputy Principal will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the School's strategic direction while fostering a high-performance culture across leadership teams and the broader organisation.
This is a rare opportunity to:
- Lead at a whole-school level across Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12.
- Help shape the next phase of Kinross Wolaroi School's strategic direction.
- Work alongside a newly appointed Principal and experienced leadership team.
- Contribute to governance, strategic planning and organisational development.
- Build capability across a large and diverse staff cohort.
- Further develop leadership experience relevant to future principalship and system-level leadership roles.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive Leadership
- Act as the Principal's delegate across Pre-K–Year 12 operations.
- Align strategic priorities with operational delivery.
- Provide high-quality advice to the Principal and School Council.
- Represent the Principal at key forums and events as required.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration across academic, wellbeing, boarding and operational areas.
School-Wide Operational Leadership
- Oversee academic programs, pastoral and wellbeing systems, co-curricular programs and student behaviour frameworks.
- Maintain consistent standards and expectations across the School.
- Oversee major school events, assemblies and ceremonies.
- Ensure effective operational systems, staffing arrangements and communication processes.
Culture and Performance
- Lead a high-performance staff culture.
- Drive professional accountability, leadership development and performance management.
- Model exemplary leadership behaviours and maintain a visible presence throughout the School community.
Strategic Implementation
- Lead school improvement initiatives.
- Support innovation in teaching and learning.
- Oversee policy development, onboarding, induction and staff professional learning.
- Support development and implementation of human resource frameworks and strategic priorities.
Governance, Compliance and Community Leadership
- Ensure compliance with child protection, workplace health and safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee risk management and governance processes.
- Build strong relationships with students, staff, families and the broader community.
- Support and enhance the reputation of the School through professional and visible leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential Experience
Applicants will demonstrate:
- Significant senior executive leadership experience in a K–12 or comparable educational environment.
- Experience leading whole-school operations.
- Proven success leading large teams.
- Demonstrated experience managing organisational and cultural change.
Leadership Capabilities
The successful candidate will possess:
- Strong strategic execution and implementation capability.
- High-level judgement in complex environments.
- Outstanding people leadership and performance management skills.
- The ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Evidence-based decision-making capability.
Personal Attributes
We are seeking a leader who demonstrates:
- Integrity and sound judgement.
- Resilience and composure under pressure.
- Empathy and strong relational leadership.
- Clarity, confidence and decisiveness.
Contextual Understanding
Knowledge or experience in one or more of the following will be highly regarded:
- Regional school communities.
- Boarding school environments.
- Balancing academic, wellbeing and co-curricular priorities within a whole-school context.
Employment Details
- Senior executive appointment.
- Full-time position with significant out-of-hours responsibilities.
- Commencing Term 1, 2027.
- Teaching component (typically one class).
- Attractive executive remuneration package commensurate with experience and the scope of the role.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications close 7 August 2026
Download the full candidate pack athttps://www.kws.nsw.edu.au/about-us/employment-opportunities
To apply, please submit:
- A covering letter outlining your leadership journey, motivation for the role and the contribution you would make to Kinross Wolaroi School.
- A current curriculum vitae.
Applications and confidential enquiries should be directed to:
recruitment@kws.nsw.edu.au
- Please note that applications may be reviewed and interviews conducted prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
