About the School
The Illawarra Grammar School is an independent co-educational P-12 Anglican Grammar School. We are part of a vibrant, diverse and engaged community, providing our students with a holistic education where they are empowered to achieve their best. You will be supported in your role by a highly experienced team of teaching and support staff, with access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.
Staff at TIGS are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to both education and the Christian faith, embodying the values upon which our School was founded.
The School is earning a reputation for achieving excellent educational outcomes for its students. This is a reputation that our learning community is determined to enhance.
The TIGS Statement of Mission and Values captures the School’s fundamental commitment to quality teaching and learning that:
- has rigorous student learning as its core business
- is built around the pursuit of academic excellence, and
- cultivates an aspirational ethos that pursues the achievement of outstanding learning outcomes.
The School’s Mission Statement reads: “The achievement of academic excellence in a caring environment that is founded on Christian belief and behaviour, so that students are equipped to act with wisdom, compassion and justice as faithful stewards of our world.”
A demonstrated commitment to, and support of, the School’s Mission and Values Statement are essential.
Position Details:
Following the appointment of Ms Geneva Clayton to the position of Head of the Trinity Grammar Preparatory School, The Illawarra Grammar School is keen to appoint an experienced and skilful educator to lead its joyous and vibrant Junior School, commencing in Term II 2026.
The successful applicant will be:
- Committed to excellence in education and the holistic development of every child
- Passionate about promoting the Christian faith
- A collaborative leader who values strong partnerships with staff, students and families
- Motivated to see all children flourish academically, socially and spiritually.
The Head of Junior School is directly responsible to the Principal and is a member of the Heads’ Team, contributing to strategic leadership across the school.
If you have any questions about this position, please email Ms Nicole Cheetham, EA to the Principal: ncheetham@tigs.nsw.edu.au.
The Illawarra Grammar School maintains a zero tolerance policy towards child abuse and is dedicated to ensuring a child-safe environment, where children and young people are not only protected but also feel secure, in line with our Child Protection Policy.
