Classification: School Leader B
Salary: $168,900 - $173,125 plus superannuation
Position No: 25277
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 June 2026
Contact Officer: Casey-Anne Langler on [email protected] or (02) 6142 2512
Details: Isabella Plains Early Childhood School is a public ACT school located in Isabella Plains, Canberra, providing education and care for children from Preschool through to Year 2. The school follows the ACT’s early childhood school model, which integrates early learning, preschool, and the first years of formal schooling in a single setting.
Our school is dedicated to the development of P-2 learners through our commitment to academic growth, inclusion and evidence-based practice. We have a strong focus on collaboration, family engagement, inclusive education, and child wellbeing. We provide supportive learning environments that cater to diverse student needs and work to ensure all children can access and participate in school learning.
Isabella Plains Early Childhood School is seeking an exceptional, future-focused educational leader who has experience working in Early Years P-2. Working in close partnership with the Principal, the Deputy Principal will drive school improvement through the implementation of Strong Foundations and a consistent explicit instruction approach across the school. The successful candidate will lead a diverse team of educators to deliver high-quality teaching, strengthen inclusive and culturally responsive practices, and foster a culture of high expectations, consistency, and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-performing leader who can combine strong instructional expertise with strategic leadership, staff development, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for every student.
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Lead Executive Teachers to ensure consistent, high-quality teaching and learning aligned with the school’s evidence-informed instructional model.
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Provide expert instructional leadership and coaching to Executive Teachers and staff to strengthen explicit instruction, curriculum delivery, assessment practices, and student engagement.
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Lead the implementation of a knowledge-rich, low-variance curriculum and use student achievement data to drive continuous improvement and equitable outcomes.
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Oversee the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and inclusive education practices, ensuring effective intervention, strong case management, equitable access, and high expectations for all learners through culturally responsive and evidence-informed approaches.
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Foster a calm, orderly, and inclusive learning culture through consistent behaviour expectations, routines, and relational practices that maximise learning time and student success.
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Design, implement and evaluate systems and processes to enable effective school operations and human resourcing. This includes managing daily staffing operations and timetables to ensure effective resource management.
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Build leadership capability across the leadership team and aspiring leaders through coaching, mentoring, professional learning, and accountability processes.
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Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver whole-school strategic priorities.
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Strengthen partnerships with families, the ACT Education Directorate, and the broader community to build trust, engagement, and confidence in the school’s instructional vision.
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Undertake an appropriate teaching load and other duties as determined by the Principal.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
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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)
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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)
Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please provide a Statement of Claims (maximum six pages) based on the School Leader Leadership Capabilities outlined in the Position Description. A current Curriculum Vitae (up to two pages) and contact information for two referees.
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.
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