Deputy Principal

Covenant Christian School - Gordon ACT (see more jobs from this school)

GORDON, ACT 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 31 August 2026


Seeking a Godly and competent Deputy Principal

<p>Covenant Christian School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Principal to provide strategic and operational leadership across the school. Working closely with the Principal, the Deputy Principal will oversee the day-to-day operations of the school.</p> <p>As a key leader within our school community, the Deputy Principal plays a vital role in upholding the school's educational vision, fostering a positive and collaborative staff culture, supporting the wellbeing and professional growth of staff, and ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and school operations. The successful applicant will be a visible and approachable leader who is committed to serving students, families, and colleagues with wisdom, humility, and integrity.</p> <p>Applicants must be suitably qualified and accredited to teach with the Australian Capital Territory Teacher Quality Institute (TQI). To align with the school’s Christian beliefs, applicants must be committed Christians of reformed evangelical or similar persuasion who are members of, and actively involved in, a local Protestant Christian church. All applications will be considered on their merit and teachers are encouraged to apply regardless of their level of experience. It is a requirement that all applicants hold a current Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.</p> <p>For further information, including an in depth role description, please access the <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u2E65GFNe-M7AwYZpZgeic9H1RPnKUvC" rel="nofollow">Candidate Information Pack</a></p> <p>To ensure your application is fully considered, please ensure your submission includes all of the following requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Completed Teaching Application Form: Please fill out all required fields in the provided form.</li> <li>Current Resume / Curriculum Vitae: Detailing your professional history, qualifications, and achievements.</li> <li>Written Responses to Supplementary Questions: Addressing the specific questions provided in the Candidate Information Pack.</li> <li>Pastoral Reference: A written reference from your current Pastor supporting your application and active Christian commitment.</li> </ul> <p>Please forward your complete application submission via email to <a href="mailto:principal@covenant.act.edu.au?subject=Deputy%20Principal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow"><i>principal@covenant.act.edu.au</i></a><i> </i>by <strong>4:00pm, Monday 31 August, 2026</strong>.</p>