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Deputy Principal

St Edmund's College Canberra

Griffith, ACT 

Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 16 October 2025

EREA Colleges Ltd is seeking to appoint an experienced educational leader as Deputy Principal, commencing in January 2026.
<p>EREA Colleges Ltd invites applications for the role of Deputy Principal of St Edmund’s College, for commencement in January 2026.&nbsp;</p> <p>Established in 1954, St Edmund’s will enrol over 1000 boys in 2026 from Year 4 to Year 12. In the tradition of Blessed Edmund Rice, the College strives to nurture and inspire students, challenging them to be the best that they can be. It offers an innovative and liberating education based on Gospel spirituality, within an inclusive community committed to justice and solidarity. The College encourages young men to be aspirational regarding their future, to develop a social conscience, to think critically and contribute positively to the world beyond St Edmund’s.</p> <p>The successful candidate will possess:</p> <p>• Extensive teaching experience</p> <p>• Exceptional credentials as a Catholic educator</p> <p>• Demonstrated record of successful and highly relational leadership</p> <p>• Ability to cultivate continuous improvement and sustainability across the College</p> <p>• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills</p> <p>• Commitment to child safety and wellbeing.</p> <p>Further information regarding the role is available on the EREA Colleges website listed under Work with Us.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://media.digistormhosting.com.au/erea-au-vic-1588-website-2025/documents/Information-Package-St-Edmunds-College-Canberra.pdf?v=1758253538" rel="nofollow"><strong>Deputy Principal Information Pack - 2026</strong></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
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Application Instructions

<p>Applications, including current Resume, covering letter and written statement can be submitted and addressed to Mr Peter Fullagar, Director of Education, Strategy and Performance (QLD/ACT), EREA Colleges Ltd at <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:ereacollegeshr@erea.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>ereacollegeshr@erea.edu.au</a>?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong></strong></a><strong><a href="mailto:ereacollegeshr@erea.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">ereacollegeshr@erea.edu.au</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Applications close: 5pm Thursday 16 October 2025</strong></p> <p>For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Mr Peter Fullagar on <strong>07 3737 6712</strong> or via <a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:ereacollegeshr@erea.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>ereacollegeshr@erea.edu.au</a>?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><strong></strong></a><strong><a href="mailto:ereacollegeshr@erea.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">ereacollegeshr@erea.edu.au</a></strong></p> <p>The successful applicant must possess (or be eligible to obtain) and maintain a current Working With Children Check.</p> <p>All applicants will be subject to EREA Colleges Ltd and legislative screening procedures. These checks are consistent with EREA College’s commitment to child protection policies and procedures.</p>