Pymble Staff in Profile

Mr Justin Raymond – Deputy Principal Students K-12

Justin is an educator with 25 years’ experience in teaching and leading. He commenced at Pymble in 2011 and is currently the Deputy Principal Students (K-12). For the past seven years he has led academics at Pymble as the Deputy Principal – Academic (K-12). He has a focus on leading high achieving teams with warmth and purpose and this is complemented by a rich background in technology and innovation. 

 Justin’s passion for learning and growth is what drew him to teaching. He gets his energy from the incredible capacity of young people and is fulfilled when leading educators whose passions, skills and talents have a profound impact in shaping the direction of young lives. 

 As Deputy Principal Students (K-12), Justin oversees the wellbeing of the students led by the Heads of School and the Compass team.  He is acutely aware that health provides the platform for academic success. Under his leadership, the wellbeing team work to design the proactive experience necessary to foster good health and the robust support structures that are sometimes needed by students and families during the non-linear journey of adolescents.  

Outside Pymble, Justin is an ultra-distance runner – competing in 100 mile and 200 mile races. He brings this love of the outdoors to advocate and support our Outdoor Education and Vison Valley Residential Programs. He believes in the power of choosing challenge to unlock a rich and fulfilling life. 

Prior to Pymble, Justin worked at Abbotsleigh for 10 years and in Catholic schools. Justin also contributes more broadly as a member of the Janison Schools Strategic Advisory Board. After spending the last 22 years in girls’ schools, Justin is a passionate advocate for single-sex education for girls. Year after year, he witnesses our students thrive in contexts where they are empowered to lead, embrace challenge and be vulnerable. A consistent highlight of his journey is the return of an ex-student with tales of success, confidence and gratitude for the positive impact of a Pymble education and the special teachers who left a lasting imprint.