Head of Middle School

We are seeking a Head of Middle School to join our community. This is a full‑time permanent role, commencing Term 1, 2026.

Pacific Coast Christian School

is a dynamic Prep to Year 12 co‑educational Christian learning community committed to developing and nurturing our students. It is a well‑established school located in Tweed Heads on the far north coast of NSW and is part of the Pacific Group of ten Christian schools, with six of these schools located in regional NSW. The School emphasises excellence and growth in Christian character with its vision being “to provide a Christian educational community as a centre of teaching, learning, and serving excellence founded on Biblically based beliefs, values, and behaviour.” A distinctive of Pacific Coast is our commitment to Christian service.

Under the delegation of the Principal, and as part of the School’s Leadership Team, the Head of Middle School is to contribute to the development and maintenance of the overall culture and climate of the School with specific consideration and advocacy for the particularly distinct needs of students in Years 5‑8. They are to ensure the implementation of the School’s vision and policies through the development and maintenance of Middle School practice that is in keeping with the overall ethos and climate of the Pacific Group of Schools.

Qualifications and Experience

Personal Christian faith and a commitment to this community of Faith and Practice

Appropriate Tertiary Qualifications in Education

5 Years’ experience in Teaching

Experience in Educational Leadership

Depth of understanding of the principles of Christian Education

Exemplary teaching practice

Highly developed administrative skills

Highly effective written and oral communication skills

Highly developed interpersonal and relational skills

Key Result Areas

Leadership and development of all aspects of the Middle School

Day‑to‑day operations through the organisation of the Middle School

Pastoral care and welfare of the Middle School community of students, parents and staff

As a valued member of our community you will:

Have the opportunity to be a part of a supportive Christian community

Share in daily devotions as staff

Access career growth & development

Have Global Mission opportunities

Have access to an on‑site cafe and canteen

Accessibility to AISNSW's Fitness Passport Program

As part of your application, please complete this application form: PCCS Application Form.

To be considered for this role, you must upload a completed copy of this application form into the “Other Documents” section, along with all other documents requested. Please check you have uploaded all the required documents or made a note of missing documents before pressing submit.

The School offers staff the opportunity to grow in their careers in a strongly mentored and caring environment. Commitment to a local church and the ethos of Christian education is essential. Applications should include a reference from a minister of the church you regularly attend.

Pacific Coast Christian School is a child‑safe workplace; all candidates are required to provide their NSW Working with Children Check Number for verification.

Candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide their NESA Accreditation Number for verification.

For further information, please contact the HR Department by email emailhr@pacific.education, referencing the school and role you are enquiring about.

Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as received, and an appointment may be made prior to the date applications close.

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