Principal, Narrabundah College

ACT Education Directorate (see more jobs from this school)

Canberra, ACT 


Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 13 May 2025


Narrabundah College is located in the suburb of Narrabundah and caters for students from Year 11 to Year 12

<p>Narrabundah College is located in the suburb of Narrabundah and caters for students from Year 11 to Year 12. Narrabundah College delivers a senior secondary curriculum under the ACT ATAR system, the International Baccalaureate and the French Baccalauréat. The college has a strong uptake of tertiary package students, offering nine foreign languages and multiple Science and Mathematics courses for students. Narrabundah College is represented by a culturally and linguistically diverse student population. It supports students to embrace opportunities in leadership, health &amp; wellbeing, volunteering and community connections.</p> <p>The school offers a modern, dynamic learning and teaching environment. Under a school modernisation project, the school is working to design and deliver learning and teaching facilities that allow students and teachers to thrive. The appointed Principal will manage operational and strategic improvements to take advantage of the upgrades and drive innovation to create learning spaces for students to flourish.</p> <p>Narrabundah College operates with a strong sense of community. The School Board and Parents &amp; Citizens Association are integral in strengthening the partnership with parents and families, other education and training institutions, local businesses and community organisations.</p> <p><strong>Current Leadership Structure</strong></p> <p>1 x School Leader A</p> <p>2 x School Leader B</p> <p>9 x School Leader C</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Eligibility/Other Requirements:</strong></p> <p>Prior to commencing in this role, a minimum of four years full time (or equivalent) tertiary study leading to the award of a recognised school teaching qualification; a current full teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) (or eligibility for teacher registration with the ACT TQI) and a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the&nbsp;<i>Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011</i> is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/working-with-vulnerable-people/apply-for-or-renew-a-wwvp-registration" rel="nofollow"><u>Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra</u></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Note:</strong> Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How to Apply:</strong> Please provide a Statement of Claims based on the School Leader Leadership Capabilities outlined in the application package (maximum six pages). A current curriculum vitae (two pages) and contact information for two referees.</p>