48845

Closes: 18 September 2026

Classification: School Leader C
Salary: $145,938 - $149,107 plus superannuation
Position No: 48845
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 11 September 2026
Contact Officer: Lara Coman on Lara.Coman@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 6142 1400

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Details: Black Mountain School is seeking a dynamic educator experienced in working with students with a moderate to severe intellectual disability within an interprofessional model of continuous improvement. This position includes a full SLC teaching load. It includes planned teaching and In-Built Relief (IBR). The successful applicant will demonstrate the skills and attributes to lead and embed a culture of continuous improvement. They will lead a collaborative, improvement focused community of teachers and LSAs. This role is pivotal in establishing high-quality teaching and learning practices aligned with the ACT Education learning and Teaching Frameworks.  As a part of their face to face teaching the successful applicant will have the knowledge and attributes to lead a complex classroom team. In-class shoulder to shoulder teaching, mentoring, flexibility, and coaching are key attributes of the successful School Leader C at Black Mountain School.

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 ACT Public Service (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 four years full time (or equivalent) tertiary study leading to the award of a recognised school teaching qualification.
• Current professional teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) or eligibility to obtain TQI.
• 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

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to apply: Please read the How to Apply section of the job advertisement and submit your statement of claims based on the School Leadership Capability Framework outlined in the Position Description (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 via the Apply Now button below.

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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