Executive Recruitment for Sydney Schools

At ANZUK, we support independent and Catholic schools across Sydney by delivering targeted and people-focused executive search in Sydney. With an executive team made up of former principals and senior leaders, we bring real-world insight to every appointment. Schools trust us because we listen carefully, represent their values authentically and connect them with leaders who can influence lasting outcomes. Contact us today to learn how we can help you fill principal and school board member jobs in Sydney.

Advertise Your Executive Role in Sydney Today

Executive Job Opportunities in Sydney

Head of TAS

Scots All Saints College

Commencing in January 2027, this presents as an ideal opportunity for an experienced classroom practitioner to move into leadership in a supportive, high-performing education community less than 3hrs from Sydney.

The School
Scots All Saints College is a Presbyterian co-educational Preparatory to Year 12 day and boarding college situated over two expansive and picturesque campuses in the regional city of Bathurst NSW.

The College is unrivalled for space and opportunity, offering two spacious rural, open campuses with beautiful heritage buildings, picturesque tree-dotted grounds and comfortable classrooms with modern facilities. Scots All Saints College boasts parkland, ovals and learning facilities to support the learning and development of students from Preparatory School to Year 12.

Their mission is to develop learners for life who grow every day in every experience with purpose and courage grounded in Christ.

Director of Teaching and Learning – Senior School

Thomas Hassall Anglican College

The Role
Commencing January 2027 and working closely with the Head of Senior School, Senior Executive, Academic Dean and Faculty Coordinators, the Director will lead the continued development of a collaborative, innovative and evidence-informed learning culture across Years 7-12.

The position has a strong focus on improving classroom practice, strengthening curriculum and assessment practices, developing academic leaders and using student data to support improved learning outcomes. The successful candidate will also contribute as an active member of the College Leadership Team and support the implementation of the College's mission, vision and strategic priorities.

The role works directly with teachers and senior leaders to strengthen the College's learning framework, improve classroom pedagogy and promote excellence in academic outcomes and professional learning.

Principal

IBS

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished educational leader to lead a unique independent school with a strong commitment to bilingual education, academic excellence and the integration of Italian language and culture across the curriculum.

The Opportunity
The Principal will provide the educational, operational and strategic leadership of the School, ensuring the delivery of high quality learning while fostering a safe, inclusive and positive environment for students, staff and families.

Working closely with the General Manager and Board of Directors, the Principal will lead the next chapter of the Italian Bilingual School, with responsibility spanning educational excellence, school improvement, staff leadership, student wellbeing, operations, financial management, governance and community engagement.

Providing exceptional
Experiences in education.

For over 20 years ANZUK Education has had the privilege of providing exceptional experiences in education. We understand that ensuring the representation and alignment of your values, community, and brand is crucial in finding your next leader.

31 +
Offices Globally
200 +
Years of combined Executive team’s experience in education
350 +
Relationships with Independent and Catholic schools across Australia

Executive Search in Sydney for Education Leaders

ANZUK is one of the leading executive search firms in Sydney due to our deep education sector knowledge and long-standing relationships with Sydney schools. We identify both active and passive candidates who demonstrate leadership capability and strategic thinking. This approach ensures we successfully advertise and fill school board executive jobs Sydney wide.

Specialised Executive Search Processes

Unlike general executive recruitment agencies in Sydney, our team brings lived education leadership experience. We assess candidates through an education-specific framework rather than generic criteria, resulting in appointments that align more closely with school expectations.

Education Leaders Framework

Our Education Leaders Framework is based on the key competencies of AITSL principal and leadership standards. This framework for executive recruitment in Sydney allows our team to assess multiple dimensions of leadership capability, including educational vision and community engagement, supporting more informed decision-making throughout the appointment process.

NSW
Collaborative Approach

Multi-Channel Search Methodology

Our strong connections with educators in Australia and internationally allow us to guide their career development. These active and passive talents are education’s current and future leaders.

Local and International Candidate Searches

Our strong connections with educators internationally allow us to source candidates from overseas where appropriate, as well as candidates based in Sydney or elsewhere in Australia who may be suitable for filling principal and board member positions in Sydney. We manage engagement carefully to ensure candidates understand the Australian education context.

Our Partners

Moreton Bay College Logo
Carey School Logo
Yarra Valley Grammar Logo
Trinity Grammar School Kew
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Somerset College Logo
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
The Springfield Anglican College
Semper Fidelis Meriden
Pittwater House School
Gippsland Grammar School
Waverley College Logo
A.b. Paterson College
Pembroke Logo
Clayfield College Logo
St Patrick's Parish School Logo
Mamre Anglican School Logo
Mlc Logo
Thomas Hassall Anglican College
Edmund Rice Education Australia logo
Australian International School Saigon Logo
Pymble Ladies' College Logo
Huntingtower School Logo
Central Coast Grammar School Logo
Donvale Christian College Logo
St Laurence's College Logo
Excelsia University College Logo
Hester Hornbrook Academy Logo
Saint Ignatius' College Riverview
Youth Inc Logo
Ballarat Grammar
Christ Church Grammar School
St. Francis logo
Hunter Valley Grammar School Logo
Redlands School Logo
Braemar College Logo
Samaritan College
St. John's Lutheran School
Ohana College Logo
Scots All Saints College Logo
Non Nobis Solum
Berry Street School Logo
Ad Superiora Diam Inbeniam
The Y Logo
St Joseph's Leeton logo
Essington Logo
IMPACT COMMUNITY SERVICES Logo
ECG Secondary College Logo
Eastside Lutheran College Logo
Hume Anglican Grammar Logo
St Stanislaus' College Logo
St Aloysius' College Logo
Aitken College Logo
All Saints Grammar School Logo
Aspect Autism Spectrum Australia Logo
Bacchus Marsh Grammar Logo
Ballarat Clarendon College Logo
Brighton Grammar School Logo
Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst Logo
Cranbrook School Logo
Edmund Rice Education Australia By Victorian Schools
Emanuel School Logo
Emmanuel College Logo
Grace College Logo
HIGHVIEW COLLEGE Logo
The Hutchins School Logo
Independent Schools Victoria Logo
Ivanhoe Grammar School Logo
Kardinia International College Logo
Kingswood College Logo
Kinross Wolaroi School Logo
KNOX GRAMMAR SCHOOL Logo
Lauriston Girls' School Logo
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School Logo
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School Logo
Maria Regina Angelorum
Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Logo
Mentone Grammar School Logo
Mount Sinai College Logo
Newhaven College Logo
Newington College Logo
Oakleigh Grammar Logo
Oxley College Logo
Prince Alfred College Logo
Ravenswood School for Girls Logo
Raymont Residential College Logo
River Nile School Logo
Scotch College Melbourne Logo
Sirius College Logo
SPSS Logo
St. Anne's School Logo
St Barbara's Parish School in Roxby Downs Logo
St Johns College Dubbo Logo
St Josephs School Logo
St Kevin's College Logo
St Patrick's Holbrook Logo
St Raphael's Catholic School Cowra
The Kilmore International School Logo
The Riverina Anglican College Logo
The Scots College Sydney Australia Logo
The Scots School Albury Logo
The Younity School Logo
Thomas Carr College Logo
Tocumwal Logo
TRINITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL LOGO
Wenona School Logo
Xavier High School Albury Logo
Westminster School Logo
Sydney Grammar School Logo

“It’s a privilege to recommend anzuk executive. James and his team have worked on a number of different projects with Brighton Grammar recently and have excelled in all aspects of the recruitment process.”

Ross Featherston

Headmaster, Brighton Grammar School