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The Anglican School Corporation

Danebank preparing for next phase of development

About Danebank

Anglican Schools Corporation Governance

Danebank School Council

Job Description

Person Specification

Selection Criteria

Conditions of Employment

Employment Information Collection Notice

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Anglican Schools Corporation

invites applications for the position of

Principal of Danebank,

An Anglican School for Girls,

to participate in our mission.

Our VisionServing Christ by equipping students for His world.

Our MissionTo provide affordable, quality Christian education.

Our Strategic Objectives• To provide high quality education

within a Christian worldview that is shaped by the Bible

• To communicate in word and deed the gospel of Jesus Christ to students, staff, parents and the wider community

• To provide education that is financially accessible to local communities

• To operate the Corporation efficiently and safely

• To grow the Corporation.


For over 85 years our school has been blessed with wise and Godly leadership, as it grew from very modest beginnings to become a significant contributor to girls’ education in Sydney.

The current Principal, Mrs Maryanne Davis, will retire at the end of 2019.

Mrs Davis has led the school through an important period of renewal in a way that has strengthened both its academic and Christian foundations.

This she has done with wisdom and energy, connecting widely across the whole school community, letting her Christian faith and educational

passion show clearly. She will leave Danebank in a very strong position for the future.

We seek a new Principal to carry the Danebank torch into 2020 and beyond. We recognise a range of challenges, as the educational and societal environment changes, community demographics and expectations evolve, and governments debate funding models.

We require a leader of godly qualities and high educational capabilities, who recognises the challenges, but also the wonderful opportunities for girls’ education in a Christian school.

We seek a leader who can continue to grow the positive influence of our school, its staff and its students, in our city and nation.

This prospectus outlines the role of the Principal, and the school’s context within Anglican Schools Corporation. Please see the separate document for Danebank’s strategic direction.

We trust that this document assists you to thoughtfully and prayerfully consider the position of Principal and your potential application.

Danebank is preparing for the next phase of our development

Dr Richard Sharp Chairman Danebank Council


About Danebank

At Danebank, students uphold each other, stand in service to the wider community and strive to be the best version of themselves.

Staff inspire our students to achieve their best academically and to be empowered young women, ready to confidently take their place in the world.

Danebank is a school within the Anglican Schools Corporation group of schools and as such contributes to wider goals of educating students across NSW for the future.

Mission Statement

Danebank is a Christian school which aims to provide quality, affordable education that will equip girls for all aspects of life.

School Motto Ut Prosim That I May Serve

Service is an important characteristic at Danebank as we seek to follow the ultimate example of service seen in Jesus. All students and staff are able to contribute positively to the life of our school by supporting the motto Ut Prosim.

Danebank is a thriving, welcoming

Christian school located in Hurstville, NSW.

We inspire and encourage girls from

Pre-K to Year 12 to grow into magnificent women.

The privilege of being Principal at Danebank has been the highlight of my career.

It has been a joy to be part of an educational community governed by a supportive School Council that values and encourages research-based innovation. An exceptional staff seek and engage with vision and implementation of pedagogy that improves student learning.

The students revel in their diversity and strive to serve others. The parent body are supportive and encouraging. The Danebank torch shines over an amazing learning community.

Mrs Maryanne Davis, Retiring Principal (since 2009 )


Anglican Schools Corporation Governance Danebank is one of 17 schools owned and operated by Anglican Schools Corporation. Anglican Schools Corporation is an incorporated legal entity constituted under an Ordinance of the Synod of the Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney. The Ordinance (in effect, the Anglican Schools Corporation governing document) may be found on the Sydney Diocesan website at: http://www.sds.asn.au/assets/Documents/ords/organord/O72-0019.pdf

It is recommended that applicants acquaint themselves with the Anglican Schools Corporation Ordinance, and particularly the Objects set out in Clause 3.

Mr Philip Bell OAM is the Corporation Chairman. The Board is the overriding governing body for Danebank, and all other Anglican Schools Corporation schools. The Board appoints the principal as well as each school council member, including the school council chair, of each Anglican Schools Corporation school.

Danebank School Council oversees the operations of Danebank under delegated authority from the Anglican Schools Corporation Board, and in accord with Board policies. The Principal reports to the School Council in that capacity.

Anglican Schools Corporation provides each of its schools, and school councils, with shared services and executive services through its Group Office, which is located in Hurstville. Group Office, which also reports to the Board, provides executive and strategic support, and financial planning, accountancy and administrative services – such as payroll, student invoicing and fee collection and payment of creditors. It also manages relationships with government funding authorities and financial institutions and coordinates the undertaking of major capital works projects across Anglican Schools Corporation schools. The services provided by Group Office allow Anglican Schools Corporation principals to focus on the provision of quality Christian education in the schools which they head.

The Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ross Smith, reports to the Board and works directly with school council chairs and principals in matters relating to the governance of Anglican Schools Corporation schools, as well as operating the Group Office.

Anglican Schools Corporation is governed by its Board, which exercises all the powers and authorities granted to Anglican Schools Corporation. The members of the Board are, in varying numbers, elected by the Synod of the Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney, appointed by the Archbishop of Sydney, or appointed by the Board itself.


Danebank School CouncilThe Danebank School Council is responsible for overseeing the implementation of Danebank’s strategic plan and policies that are consistent with the Anglican Schools Corporation Strategic Plan and policies, and the development of the individual character of Danebank in the context of its local environment and in a relationship of interdependence with other Anglican Schools Corporation schools.

Danebank School Council consists of up to ten members. It is currently chaired by Dr Richard Sharp and generally meets monthly.

The Principal attends all meetings of the School Council and its committees. The Principal reports to each meeting of the School Council and provides information and advice as required. The Principal does not vote on matters before the School Council. However, the Principal is expected to contribute significantly to discussion before decisions are made.

The Principal works closely with the various teams at Group Office, and is responsible generally for preparing all drafts of school-specific policy and planning documents for the School Council to consider. The Principal and the School Council, in accordance with Anglican Schools Corporation Board policy and risk frameworks, prepare and recommend an annual operating budget and capital works budget, for Board consideration and approval.

The Principal is responsible for, and has control of, the selection, appointment, management and dismissal of all school staff. However, the Principal may not appoint a person to the position of Deputy Principal or Chaplain, or other senior-level staff positions, without the prior approval of the School Council.

ChairDr R Sharp

MembersRev Dr S Anderson

Mr M Daly

Miss L Forsyth

Associate Professor A Watson

Mrs S Whitehall

Mrs L Lim


Danebank is a

thriving, welcoming

Christian school


Educational Leadership

• Drive the current and future quality of education at Danebank, and contribute to the development of the wider Anglican Schools Corporation learning community, through the modeling of innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to school improvement

• Demonstrate visionary educational leadership through a Christian educational philosophy that will inspire our community to excel

• Sustain wide current knowledge and understanding of key aspects of education in a challenging and changing landscape

• Demonstrate knowledge of educational leadership theory and practice

• Consider, research and challenge educational orthodoxies as a “thought leader” in education, with a focus on the education of girls, preparing them for the future

• Continue to develop the academic character of the school in the context of its local environment and in a relationship of interdependence with the other Anglican Schools Corporation schools

• Inspire and embed a culture of collaboration and continuous professional learning and development through the leadership of school improvement and pedagogy

• Contribute to the wider Anglican School Corporation learning community through supporting colleagues and through creation of opportunities for staff at all schools to share knowledge.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee the management of the school including managing human, physical and financial resources effectively, meeting accountability requirements on all levels

• Provide information to the School Council, Board and other stakeholders to support good decision making and engagement across all areas of the school

• Communicate effectively with the School Council to ensure a strong level of trust and understanding that is essential for a successful partnership in operating and continuing to develop the school

• Review and further develop the school’s Strategic Plan in alignment with the Anglican Schools Corporation Strategic Plan

• Further develop and refine rigorous, fair and transparent systems for managing performance of all staff

• Ensure the school’s systems, organisation and processes are fit for purpose

• Exercise strategic, sustainable, curriculum-led financial planning

• Engage with risk management frameworks and processes across the school

• Inform planning for future cohorts at the school, especially with regard to master planning and site management

• Deliver a physical learning environment that is optimal for students to flourish

• Ensure compliance with the regulatory framework of the school: WHS, child protection, human resources, teacher registration.

Job Description


Job Description

Partnership and External Engagement

• Play an active role in the wider Anglican Schools Corporation community, making a positive contribution to the organisation and professional networks

• Provide wisdom and insight into wider issues in the community that may impact the school, contributing to discussion as may be required

• Contribute to the wider school sector through membership of relevant associations, as appropriate

• Undertake other duties as may be required by the School Council (under Board delegation) or by the Board itself.

People Leadership

• Establish and model an ambitious standard and expectation for all

• Build, develop and support a high-performing senior leadership team

• Create a culture that values strong learning communities and have a contemporary understanding of how students learn

• Identify emerging talent and distribute leadership throughout the school

• Create an ethos where all staff are motivated, supported and have ownership of their professional development

• Ensure all staff are fully accountable for their professional conduct and behaviour

• Establish and invest in strong relationships with parents and other stakeholders

• Continue to present the profile and character of the school with positive publicity in the media and through appropriate publications and events with a view to building morale, attracting students and promoting the Christian faith.

Christian Leadership

• Provide spiritual leadership of staff and students, consistent with the school’s Christian foundation and educational philosophy

• As part of the educational philosophy of the Anglican Schools Corporation, commit to embedding a Christian world view within all areas of the school’s operation - strategic planning, management, teaching and learning, student wellbeing and administration

• Ensure that everyone in the school is valued, and recognised as being created in the image of God, and uniquely gifted by him

• Ensure that a high value is placed on Christian Studies, worship and an appropriate integration of a Christian worldview shaped by the bible in the broader curriculum

• Encourage outreach and opportunities for students, staff and parents to explore and express the Christian faith

• Follow the Anglican Schools Corporation’s policy on the employment of Christian staff

• Establish and maintain effective relations with local Anglican parishes, as appropriate, and other evangelical Christian churches

• Seek opportunities to further your own understanding of the bible, and its application in the work of the school, including via active membership of a Bible-based Christian church.


Person Specification

• A committed, Bible-believing Christian who can articulate clear evangelical Christian beliefs and values, consistent with the mission of the school and Anglican Schools Corporation

• A servant-hearted leader who is motivated by faith

• A strategic and visionary thinker who inspires others

• A courageous leader who leads by example

• A brilliant communicator, with the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people and stakeholders

• A person with genuine intellectual curiosity and love of learning

• A person with a diligent attitude to working with regulatory, legislative and financial matters.

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Selection Criteria

1. Proven experience of successful school leadership in a senior executive role.

a. Experience in a girls’ school, a high-performing school, and in a Christian school would be an advantage.

2. Demonstrated expression of Christian faith, active involvement in a church fellowship and demonstrated ability to exercise Christian spiritual leadership of staff, students and parents, consistent with Anglican Schools Corporation’s Christian mission.

3. Demonstrated understanding of the role of governance as well as the regulatory, legislative and financial challenges impacting the sector.

a. Experience of engaging with a school council and other boards would be an advantage.

4. Proven partnership approach alongside a demonstrated understanding and commitment to fully engage with the broader Anglican Schools Corporation community, including reporting to, and receiving guidance from, the Board.

5. Proven expertise in pedagogy with demonstrable knowledge and consideration of contemporary approaches to Christian education and girls’ education.

6. Demonstrable strategic and visionary leadership, including leading people through change.

7. Experience in leading, motivating and influencing diverse stakeholder groups.

8. Proven experience of the day-to-day operational management of a school, alongside a proven ability to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.

9. Master’s Degree level education or equivalent.

a. Further academic study may be an advantage.

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EmpoweredGirls.MagnificentFutures.

Conditions of EmploymentIt is anticipated that the Principal will be in a position to commence full time responsibilities at the start of 2020.

An attractive remuneration package will be offered by Anglican Schools Corporation in accordance with Anglican Schools Corporation policy.

How to apply

Applications should be a maximum of 8 pages and should include:

• Summary CV (no transcripts required at this stage)

• Covering letter

• Response to the selection criteria

• Church membership and involvement

Executive search firm Perrett Laver are supporting Anglican Schools Corporation and Danebank in the selection process.

For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact Arturo Uriostegui at [email protected] or on +61 2 8354 4014.

To apply please upload your curriculum vitae and supporting covering letter at candidates.perrettlaver.comand quote reference 3723 before midnight on Friday 21st December AEDT.

Consideration of Applications

A Selection Committee, including members of the Anglican Schools Corporation Board, the CEO and Danebank School Council, will select, assess and interview candidates.

Perrett Laver will handle all expressions of interest and formal applications in confidence and will support the work of the Selection Committee.

Under child protection legislation Anglican Schools Corporation is required to conduct a Working with Children Check of the preferred candidate.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in an assessment centre which will include psychological assessments. The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination at the expense of Anglican Schools Corporation.

Anglican Schools Corporation reserves the right to revise the information set out in this document at any time prior to making an appointment, or not to make an appointment.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.


Employment Information Collection Notice

Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in.

As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is ‘Legitimate Interest’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website http://www.perrettlaver.com/information/privacy-policy/

In the event that you make an application, please be aware that you will be providing Anglican Schools Corporation with personal information. If you provide us with personal information, we will collect the information to assess your application. We may keep this information on file if your application is unsuccessful in case another position becomes available.

You agree that we may store this information until the position is filled, and in the case of you being the successful applicant, store it in your personal file in our records.

You may seek access to personal information that we hold about you if your application is unsuccessful. The Anglican School Corporation’s Privacy Policy contains details of how you may complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles or how you may seek access to personal information we collected about you. However, there will be occasions when access may be denied.

We will not disclose this information to unrelated third parties without your consent. We may store personal information in the cloud, which may mean that is resides on servers which are situated outside of Australia.

If you provide us with the personal information of others, we encourage you to inform them that you are disclosing that information to Anglican Schools Corporation and inform them that they can access that information if they wish and that Anglican Schools Corporation do not usually disclose the information to third parties.


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