Principal, Canberra High School

ACT Education Directorate (see more jobs from this school)

Canberra, ACT 


Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 29 October 2024


Canberra High School is a secondary school catering for students from years 7-10 with approximately 870 student enrolments

<p>Canberra High School is a secondary school catering for students from years 7-10 with approximately 870 student enrolments. The school is situated in the suburb of Macquarie and has close links to both Aranda and Macquarie Primary schools and University of Canberra – Lake Ginninderra College situated within the local area.</p><p>The school is a diverse community of independent learners and Canberra High School educators are focussed on supporting all students to develop their skills and attitudes to become confident, creative and active citizens. Students are provided opportunities to develop their individual talents through a dynamic curriculum and engaging extra curricula activities. The staff are a dedicated professional team committed to engaging students in challenging and innovative learning experiences, modelling and nurturing respectful relationships, fostering curiosity and a growth mindset, and providing a range of pathways for students to succeed.</p><p>Guided by the CARES values, Canberra High School aims to shape young adults who can think, create and thrive in society. This commitment extends to fostering a culture where students care for one another, instilling a sense of pride in belonging to a school which values community, attitude, respect, excellence and safety.</p><p>Vital to the success of the school, the staff are committed to developing and maintaining positive partnerships with students, families and carers and all those associated within the wider school community.</p><p>We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply</p><p><strong>Eligibility/Other Requirements: </strong>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. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)</p><p><strong>How to Apply: </strong>For further information, please visit <a href="https://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/education/permanent/67140" rel="nofollow"><u>www.jobs.act.gov.au</u></a></p>