Principal, Calwell High School

ACT Education Directorate

Canberra, ACT 


Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 1 August 2024


Calwell High School is located in the Tuggeranong Valley, a southern district of the ACT. The school has a current enrolment of 365 students from years 7 – 10 and provides rich, diverse, and inclusive educational programs with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy across all curriculum areas.

<p>Calwell High School is located in the Tuggeranong Valley, a southern district of the ACT. The school has a current enrolment of 365 students from years 7 – 10 and provides rich, diverse, and inclusive educational programs with an emphasis on literacy and numeracy across all curriculum areas. The school enjoys a recognised local and national reputation in the arts with a specific emphasis on dance, music, and drama.</p><p>The dedicated and professional staff at Calwell High School work collaboratively to implement rich and diverse learning opportunities for students. Educators focus on quality learning and building student voice. The school utilises the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework to reinforce respectful positive relationships, attitudes, and behaviours and to inform and strengthen a culture of success for all students and the wider community.</p><p>Calwell High School is committed to establishing and maintaining relationships with the wider community and values a strong partnership with School Board and Parents and Citizens (P&amp;C) members. The school’s values of Respect, Courage, Self-Discipline and Achievement underpins a culture of excellence to develop strong and responsible students who have confidence in their capacity to make a difference in our society.</p><p><strong>Eligibility/Other Requirements: </strong></p><ul><li>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</li><li>A current full teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) (or eligibility for teacher registration with the ACT TQI)</li><li>A current registration issued under the <i>Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011</i> is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au).</li></ul><p><strong>How to Apply</strong>: For further information, please visit <a href="http://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/education/permanent/01681" rel="nofollow"><u>www.jobs.act.gov.au</u></a></p><p><strong>Contact Officer:</strong> Steve Collins on <a href="mailto:EDU.DSIOffice&#64;act.gov.au" rel="nofollow"><u>EDU.DSIOffice&#64;act.gov.au</u></a> or <u>(02) 6205 8219</u></p><p>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>
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