Classification: School Leader C
Salary: $145,938 - $149,107 plus superannuation
Position No: 48883
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 31 August 2026
Contact Officer: Natalie Otten on [email protected] or (02) 6142 3491
Details: ESS is seeking an innovative and dynamic school leader to join the Evelyn Scott School Leadership Team. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a very strong understanding of Future Focused Learning (FFL) pedagogies, systems and processes critical to the success of the contemporary learning already embedded at Evelyn Scott School. The successful applicant will work closely with the Leadership Team, facilitate CPTs and FFL PLCs and work with the Principal to lead the strategic management of the school.The Strategic Operations Coach works primarily in the Junior Campus but will need to collaborate with the Senior Campus to ensure a connected P-10 whole school approach. The Strategic Operations Coach will build capacity within teams of teachers by delivering high-quality supervision and coaching. The Strategic Operations Coach (Junior Campus) will work directly with the principal and the executive team to lead teams of teachers to embed high-quality contemporary teaching and learning and Future Focused Learning practice. They will also lead the strategic management of the Junior Campus, including the development of release rosters and timetables and daily staff management. The Strategic Operations Coach (Junior Campus) will collaborate with members of the Senior Campus executive team to ensure a connected and collaborative approach to school decisions.
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.
Eligibility/Other requirements: A minimum of 4 years full time (or equivalent) tertiary study leading to the award of a recognised school teaching qualification.
Notes: Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Supporting statement addressing the five capabilities listed below and be written with a focus on the job description specified for the position. A current curriculum vitae, and the name and contact details of two referees.
School Leader Capabilities:
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Leading learning and teaching
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Developing self and others
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Leading improvement innovation and change
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Leading management of the school
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Engaging and working with community
Applications should be submitted .
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.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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