About the Principal
Leadership inspiring excellence, integrity, and community.
Our People
Delivering the highest standards of quality education.
Queenwood is a non-denominational school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12 offering Higher School Certificate and International Baccalaureate.
At Queenwood, we know that able, committed and caring staff are the key to providing high-quality education. We are a strong and highly collegial learning community, and we recognise the importance of attracting and retaining talented colleagues. We are distinctive for the level of professional emphasis we accord to staff, within a highly collaborative environment. We also offer well-resourced programs, exceptional support for professional learning and a variety of development pathways.
Executive Leadership Team
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Mrs MARISE MCCONAGHY
BA, DipTeach, ASDA, MACE, FAIM
PrincipalDr RACHEL HORTON
(Commencing April 2026)
Deputy Principal -
PROF ANN BREWER
BA, MCom Honours, PhD, FAICD
Dean of Professional Practice and Strategic ProjectsMS ALLISON MCCULLOCH
BEc MA DipEd GradDipRE
Director of Curriculum -
Mrs ANNI SANDWELL
B.Ed (Hons), COGE, M.Ed, Cert Ed L’ship, JP
Head of Junior SchoolMrs SHARON JOHNSTON
B.Ed
Director of Sport, Junior SchoolMRS CARMEL NORTON
BAcc, MBA, CA, GradDIp Edstudies
Chief Operations & Finance Officer
Employer of Choice
We recognise that the quality of our people is critical to our educational mission.
Queenwood aim to be an employer of choice, offering competitive salary and benefits, exciting career opportunities and a supportive and collegial work culture. We a proud to have been recognised by The Educator 5-Star Employer of Choice Awards (2024, 2023) and The Educator 5-Star Innovative School Awards (2025).
By joining the team at Queenwood, you will enter a community in which each person, staff or student, is known and valued. As a non-denominational Christian school, we welcome those of all faiths and none and we are enriched by the diverse experiences and cultural backgrounds of our colleagues.
Working with committed and knowledgeable professionals and with engaged and motivated students, you will enjoy outstanding support, resources and working conditions in a beautiful location.
Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing
Queenwood is dedicated to creating a safe and child-friendly environment for all children and young people in our care. We emphasise a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and harm, prioritising the best interests of students and their safety. The School is fully committed to complying with child protection laws and regulations, and we aim to foster a child-safe culture. Every member of the school community is responsible for ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all students, with a focus on keeping students’ safety paramount in all their actions and decisions.
As part of our recruitment process, all prospective candidates are subject to rigorous background, qualification and employment checks, including the verification of references.
