Staff

Mrs Jenny Ethell – Head of College (K-12)

Mrs Ethell is responsible to the College Board of Governors for the overall leadership of the College. Mrs Ethell commenced at Oxley in 2019 and is in her 21st year as a Head of College in 2022. Committed to life-long learning, Jenny has studied at Harvard University, the University of Melbourne and the Institute of Company Directors. She has presented at and participated in a range of education conferences in Australia and overseas. Her longstanding experience and role as Principal has befitted the Association of Heads of Independent Schools Australia (AHISA) where she was Chair of AHISA’s Western Australia branch and a Director of the National Board for a number of years. She has also served on a range of other educational bodies over recent years.

Mrs Kathryn Cunich – Head of Academic and Innovation (K-12)

Mrs Cunich is a long-standing staff member at Oxley College who has held a variety of leadership roles including Deputy Head teaching and learning. In this role, Kate will continue to lead learning and teaching across the College K – 12 and heighten Oxley’s focus on innovation and staff Professional Learning. Kate will act as Head of College in Mrs Ethell’s absence as required.

Mrs Emma Calver – Head of Enrolments and Community Engagement (K-12)

Mrs Calver is responsible for the leadership of the enrolments process, marketing and community relations in the College. All parents meet Mrs Calver in the enrolments process and she is an important contact for new parents in the College. Mrs Calver oversees the parent engagement in the College and is supports the operation of our P & F representatives and the Parents & Friends (P&F) Committee in the College.

Mrs Em Cassin – Head of Business Services (K-12)

Mrs Cassin works closely with the Head of College to oversee the business functions of the College. Mrs Cassin is passionate about the education of our children whether they are in Kindergarten or Year 12. She has worked in the education sector for over 22 years and has been instrumental in assisting schools implement systems and processes, manage building programmes, and oversee key functions of compliance and operations across these schools.

Mr Mark Case – Head of Senior School

Mr Case has been a member of the College team at Oxley College since 2018. As Head of Senior School, he is responsible for the leadership of the culture and day to day operations of the Senior School. His responsibilities include the learning and wellbeing of the students including the co-curricular programme.

Miss Jane Campion – Head of Junior School

Jane is an inspiring and passionate educator and is currently Head of Primary at St James College in Hervey Bay, a P-12 co-educational school with approximately 350 students in the primary school. Prior to her role at St James, Jane held leadership positions at Fraser Coast Anglican College and Toowoomba Preparatory school and has taught at all levels of Primary school in Australia, Japan and China.
Jane is committed to building strong relationships with families and believes that all children should be nurtured to reach their potential in a loving and caring environment where they are respected and encouraged to learn and realise their gifts. She is a proud educator who develops her colleagues and students through positive and supportive leadership.