48883

Closes: 16 November 2026

Classification: School Leader C
Salary: $145,938 - $149,107 plus superannuation
Position No: 48883
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 November 2026
Contact Officer: Jackie Vaughan on Jackie.Vaughan@ed.act.edu.au or (02) 6142 3491

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Details: Evelyn Scott School is seeking an innovative and collaborative educational leader to join our school leadership team.

The successful applicant will lead Years 3–6 teaching teams in the implementation of our Future Focused Learning (FFL) model, building staff capability and strengthening contemporary, student-centred pedagogy.

Working collaboratively with the leadership team, the successful applicant will contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of the school’s strategic plan. The role also contributes to P–10 staffing and timetabling, leads whole-school community initiatives and drives the implementation of Intercultural Understanding.

The successful applicant will also undertake a teaching load within a small-group learning program, supporting student engagement, inclusion and achievement.

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.
• Current professional teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (or eligibility to obtain).
• 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: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

How to Apply: Please submit your current curriculum vitae with the contact details of two referees; along with a supporting statement addressing the five capabilities listed below and be written with a focus on the job description (see attached Position Description) specified for the position.

School Leader Capabilities:

• Leading, learning and teaching
• Developing self, and others
• Leading improvement, innovation and change
• Leading management of the school
• Engaging and working with the community

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

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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