Classification: School Leader C
Salary: $145,938 - $149,107 plus superannuation
Position No: 31901
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 06 July 2026
Contact Officer: Belinda Chaplin on [email protected] or (02)6142 1930
Details: We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking School Leader C (Executive Teacher) to give our Health, Physical Education, and Outdoor Education (HOPE) faculty a leading edge. In this role, you won’t just be sitting on the sidelines; you will be a heavy hitter on the school’s executive leadership team. You’ll be responsible for driving pedagogical excellence using evidence-informed teaching strategies, coaching and mentoring a dedicated team of educators to their personal best, and fostering an inclusive, high-expectations culture that inspires students to thrive—whether they are tackling a theory exam or scaling a rock face. You’ll also lead the continued focus on improving school wide programs, such as our Calwell Compass, to strengthen student voice and agency.
As an SLC at Calwell High School, you’ll balance exemplary classroom teaching practice with strategic faculty and school wide leadership, ensuring alignment with the Australian Curriculum, ACT Education Directorate strategic priorities, and the Calwell High School Strategic Plan.
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.
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Current professional teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) or eligibility to obtain TQI.
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Prior to commencing this role, 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 - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)
How to Apply:
Please and submit your Statement of Claims based on the school leadership capability framework outlined in the application package (maximum six pages) curriculum vitae (two pages) and contact information for two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button and by the due date. For more information on submitting your application please refer to Submit-your-application.
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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