Deputy Principal

Australian Christian College (ACC) is a leading provider of Christian education, committed to developing students spiritually, academically, socially, and physically. Our mission is to equip students to flourish in their full potential and make a positive impact on the world.

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced educational leader to join our team as Deputy Principal. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and developing the positive culture and community of our school, ensuring students have access to high-quality teaching and learning.

• Maintain and develop the positive culture and community of the school
• Ensure students have access to high-quality teaching and learning
• Report directly to the Principal

• A vibrant Christian faith, evidenced by service in your local church
• The ability to articulate your faith to others
• A commitment to the transformative power of the Gospel in the lives of students and staff
• Experience in educational leadership

• Work within a school leadership team that has a clear Christian vision and a strong Christian culture
• Attractive salary package (including salary packaging options)
• Opportunity to grow in your faith, skills, and experience
• Relocation assistance may be available (depending on circumstances)

Applications should include a covering letter, addressing the 6 key criteria and any experience you have in these areas:

1. Being a leader in Christian education
2. Being a leader of learning
3. Being a leader of curriculum and pedagogy
4. Being a leader of school culture
5. Having experience and understanding of administration, budgets, and governance
6. Having high interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students, parents, and the wider community

Applications should also include:

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Certified copies of academic qualifications
• Contact details for at least 2 referees

Your referees need to be people whose knowledge of you as a leader is up-to-date. Referees are to include:

• The senior pastor of your local church
• If you hold a current leadership role, the principal of your school
• If you hold a Principal's position, your current chair of the school board

Applicants must:

• Demonstrate an active Christian faith commitment
• Hold suitable teaching qualifications
• Be registered with the Teachers Registration Board (TRB) (or be eligible to register if coming from out of state)
• Demonstrate evidence of performing successfully in leadership positions in Christian schools
• Provide satisfactory referees