Assistant Director of Academic Operations - Stage 5 Lead

ABOUT US

Knox Grammar School is an independent, multi-campus Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school for boys, located at Wahroonga on Sydney’s North Shore. In addition to the single-sex campuses, Knox also operates Wahroonga Preparatory School, a co-educational campus for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.

A leading Uniting Church School, Knox aims to develop students of Faith, Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion and Courage within a caring Christian environment.

At Knox Grammar School we are seeking an exceptional educator with strong analytical, organisational and operational skills to join our Senior School leadership team as Assistant Director of Academic Operations 7–12 (Stage 4 Lead). This is a permanent full-time opportunity commencing Term 1, 2027.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Coordinate Stage 4 assessment schedules and examination timetables.
• Assist in the development of assessment grids, markbooks and academic reporting processes across Years 7–12.
• Analyse and manage student academic data to support informed decision making and improved student outcomes.
• Support NESA processes, assessment administration and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with curriculum leaders to establish reporting grade cut-offs and assessment procedures.
• Assist with subject selection processes and management of the Subject Selection Portal.
• Contribute to timetable administration, student class allocations and duty roster development.
• Work alongside the Teaching and Learning Team to provide meaningful academic data analysis.
• Support the continuous improvement of systems, processes and learning analytics across the Senior School.

What You’ll Bring

• A strong record of effective teaching in a secondary school setting.
• Experience in assessment planning, reporting, curriculum administration or academic operations.
• Strong data literacy and confidence working with student achievement data.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and educational technology platforms.
• Experience with timetabling software, particularly Timetable Solutions, will be highly regarded.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative and service-focused approach with a commitment to supporting staff and students.

Why Join Knox?

Knox Grammar School is one of Australia's leading independent schools, renowned for educational excellence, innovation and a strong sense of community.

This role offers:

• Leadership Level 1 Allowance in addition to  competitive teaching salary.
• Opportunities for leadership growth and professional development.
• The opportunity to influence academic excellence and student achievement across the Senior School.
• A collaborative environment where innovation, continuous improvement and educational excellence are valued.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply via the Knox Careers Page with your resume and cover letter.

Before applying, please read the comprehensive role description found on our website:

https://www.knox.nsw.edu.au/employment/

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

4.00pm 1 September 2026

Please note that applications will be assessed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

Knox Grammar School is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all our students and children involved in activities at Knox. The School actively promotes a culture of child safety and requires all prospective staff to be suitable and committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment.

To support this commitment, the School partners with Australia's leading child protection organisations, including Bravehearts to deliver annual online child protection training for permanent staff and Halloran Morrissey Group which delivers face-to-face training for all permanent and casual staff. Knox's blended learning approach ensures all training incorporates current legislative requirements and practical, real-world applications. This approach ensures our staff receive relevant, up-to-date and comprehensive child safety education.