Leadership

Tim Watson has 27 years of experience as an educator and leader in education. He has a rich understanding of the challenges that face students today and is excited about working with staff and students in developing the character and capacity necessary for students to lead fulfilling lives: lives in which they make key contributions to their community and to society.

His previous roles at Crusaders, SCECGS Redlands, Abbotsleigh and Roseville College have seen him deeply involved in the organisational, strategic, staff development, learning, cultural and wellbeing aspects of school life. He holds a Bachelor of Arts with majors in Ancient History and Law, a Master of International Relations with a focus on International Systems and the Middle East and a Master of Educational Leadership focusing on Organisational Change. He is a member of the Australian College of Educators, the Australian Council of Educational Leaders and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

An historian, he has taught senior classes throughout his time in leadership positions. In the past two decades he has been an HSC marker, senior marker and judge in Modern History. He is a strong proponent of ‘a culture of us’ – through which students, staff and families share values and work together to achieve the common goal of providing students with a rich education for life. Tim sees teaching ‘as a craft, a mixture of art and science, deeply human, and above all, relational.’

Alan Schultz joined the NBCS staff as General Manager in 2001 and is focused on ensuring the vision of NBCS is resourced. His desire is to see students energised and released to take responsibility for their learning; connected with others and with God. Alan is responsible for asset acquisition and management across the school. His experience and skills are essential to the school’s senior management team and in leading the business, administration, marketing, finance and property sections of the school.

Alan previously worked in executive positions across the government and private sectors. His responsibilities included consulting, training, marketing, information technology and customer services operations in large companies across Australia and New Zealand.

Craig is an experienced teacher of 25 years. Craig joined the NBCS team in 2000, and has been Deputy Principal since 2003. In this role he has carried the vision of NBCS through leading the day-to-day operation of the school and ensuring that the DNA of leadership is embedded within the entire school community. A significant part of Craig’s role has been responsibility for the implementation and development of technology within the school. He gives expression to vision through oversight of projects such as the Personal Digital Devices Program (PDD) and the online learning resources.

We welcome Mrs Julie Smith into the role of Head of Primary. She is looking forward to building a culture of excellence in teaching and learning that stands alongside our strong focus on wellbeing. It is her aim that students of NBCS will have every opportunity to develop their academic, physical, social, emotional and spiritual potential. Julie believes in NBCS as a Christian educational community where students can belong and flourish.

Julie most recently led the Learning Enhancement team at St Luke’s Grammar School in learning support and gifted and talented programs. Her strength lies in her capacity to inspire students to be resourceful and resilient learners. She has spent her career working with staff to enhance quality teaching practices which in turn support growth and improvement for all students.

She is a lifelong learner on the cusp of completing her Master of Educational Leadership at UNSW. Julie is thrilled to be the new Head of Primary and is looking forward to bringing her strengths to the culture of learning as she works alongside the Primary team.

Tim joined NBCS in 2005 as a Science/Geography teacher, following completion of a Bachelor of Science (Environmental) degree and Graduate Diploma in Education. He is currently studying his Masters of Educational Leadership through Macquarie University. Taking leave from NBCS in 2008-09 to live and work in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tim brings a passion for both ‘Excellence in Education’ and ‘Christianity in Action’ to his leadership and teaching.

Drew leads the Wellbeing Team and is focused on helping promote positive culture at NBCS. This involves providing support for students as they navigate life and positively face challenges that may arise. Drew works alongside staff helping them to implement best practice strategies in supporting students to be focused and engaged as they learn.

Drew has been at NBCS for many years teaching and leading PDHPE and Sport. Drew is also trained as a Child Protection Investigation Officer.

Lisa is a Human Resources and Learning and Development professional. Lisa has a passion for supporting NBCS’ mission by facilitating effective business processes and supporting its people.

In her role at NBCS, Lisa combines her business background in corporate, small business and consultancy, along with Education, to support NBCS operations, strategy and Human Resource requirements.
As Specialist Administrator, Lisa uses her project management and organisation skills to manage key whole school events, as well as day to day operations including timetabling, exam management, excursion processes and other organisational requirements. Leveraging her HR background, Lisa supports the Executive team with employee recruitment, engagement and other HR matters.

As the Director of Teacher Quality, Jann directly contributes to the strategic goal of teacher excellence by leading, managing, supervising and supporting the process of Teacher Accreditation and targeting of high quality Pre-Service teachers. She is one of the key decision makers in the exercise of school policy and procedures relating to compliance and accreditation of NBCS Teaching staff.

Jann’s role is to provide professional accountability and ensure that our teachers have appropriate levels of professional knowledge, practice and professional engagement that will improve the outcomes for our students.

Damien first arrived at NBCS in 2004 where he taught PDHPE, Mathematics, History and served as Community Leader. In 2010 he felt God’s call to study theology and spent the next three years completing a Master of Divinity at SMBC. It was here Damien thought deeply about the Bible, worldviews, and cross cultural communication. The past seven years saw him serve as the Middle School Chaplain, and later the Secondary School Chaplain, at Barker College. He has also been a keynote speaker at various camps and conferences, including KYCK and Crusaders.

Damien is passionate about Jesus and enjoys walking alongside students, staff and parents on their faith journey. He is responsible for the oversight of Chapel, Christian Studies, and voluntary groups where students can go deeper in the Christian faith. He often says we will teach students ‘how’ to think, not ‘what’ to think. Damien is excited to return to NBCS to help students find meaning, articulate their beliefs, and see people become the best version of themselves under God.