Principal in Residence, Student-Centred Improvement and Leadership

The Principal-in residence is appointed for a two year term and works collaboratively with the Student-Centred Improvement and Leadership (SCIL) team to implement the Student-Centred Improvement Framework (SCIF) and leadership initiatives. The role positively influences people, process and practices across the Directorate’s school improvement and leadership support services.

The Principal-in residence reports to the Executive Leader of Student-Centred Improvement and Leadership and works directly with the other Principal in Residence. Together they are responsible for leading the implementation and continuous refinement of the SCIF and Leadership support across all levels of ACT public schools. The SCIL team oversees the School Review process, the evaluation of school performance and progress, and the planning for improvement and impact that schools undertake.

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: Prior to commencing in this role 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) and 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)

Notes: 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: For further information, please visit www.jobs.act.gov.au