Assistant Director of Educational Opportunities

Canberra Grammar School · Red Hill, ACT

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

26 September 2026

26 days remaining

Posted 28 Aug 2026

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About Canberra Grammar School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-12

School staff (FTE)

330.7

176.1 teaching · 154.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

2,116

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

19%

Girls vs boys

904 girls · 1,212 boys

43%
57%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

  • Shape opportunities for high potential students across the Senior School
  • Lead enrichment, scholarships, extended learning and academic wellbeing initiatives
  • Take the next step in your leadership journey at CGS

About the Role

Canberra Grammar School is seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking educator to help expand opportunity, challenge and academic growth across the Senior School.

The Assistant Director plays an important role in bringing the School’s enrichment and scholarship vision to life. Working collaboratively with the Director, Heads of Faculty and Heads of Student House, you will coordinate high-quality programmes that identify, inspire and support capable students from all backgrounds.

Within a defined 0.5 FTE leadership portfolio, you will lead the Senior Study Programme and study skills provision, connect academic challenge with student wellbeing, and strengthen the systems through which students are identified, encouraged and supported to participate.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence learning beyond the classroom, build a culture of intellectual ambition and ensure that access to enrichment does not depend on family initiative or prior advantage.

About You

You are an engaging and accomplished educator who combines intellectual curiosity with energy, sound judgement and genuine care for students.

You enjoy bringing people and programmes together, turning ideas into action and creating opportunities that challenge students to think deeply and pursue their potential. You are collaborative and influential, able to guide and coordinate colleagu…

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