Executive Teaching Position at Turner School

Turner School is looking for a school leader who demonstrates and fosters an inquiry mindset for learning.

Turner School is a years P-6 school for thinkers, communicators, self-managers and collaborators who aim to make a positive contribution. We celebrate diversity and grow from the unique perspectives of others in an inclusive community.

As leaders, teachers, students, and families, we prioritise achievement in learning with a strong focus on:

• excelling in literacy and in numeracy
• growing through inquiry
• understanding global connectedness
• and strengthening positive community wellbeing through Turner’s cultural identity.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/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).
• Current professional teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (or eligibility to obtain).
• 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 - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (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: Please submit your curriculum vitae, statement of claims based on the five leadership capabilities outlined in the application package (maximum five pages) and contact details of two referees.

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.