Deputy Principal

Covenant Christian School · Gordon, ACT

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

K12

Closing date

30 October 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 16 Oct 2026

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About Covenant Christian School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-10

School staff (FTE)

41.1

24.9 teaching · 16.2 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.9:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

320

Indigenous students

2%

Language other than English

54%

Girls vs boys

154 girls · 166 boys

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

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.

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.

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.

For further information, including an in depth role description, please access the Candidate Information Pack

To ensure your application is fully considered, please ensure your submission includes all of the following requirements:

  • Completed Teaching Application Form: Please fill out all re…

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