Deputy Principal – Secondary

Recruitment Information

Location Brindabella Christian College Work Location Lyneham, ACT

Reports To Principal Classification CCM Enterprise

Agreement

Starting Date Jan 2027 Employment Basis Full-time, Ongoing

Position Provide strategic, educational, pastoral and operational leadership for

Purpose Secondary (Years 7–12), supporting high-quality Christian education, staff effectiveness, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

Position Context

Brindabella Christian College is a growing non-selective, co-educational school that provides a holistic approach to education based on strong Christian values and beliefs. The College is situated in Canberra’s north, in Lyneham. We are located approximately 4.5km from Canberra’s CBD, close to some of the nation’s best universities, sporting facilities, and cultural institutions.

We offer a continuous education experience from the Early Learning Years through to Year 12. Beginning as O’Connor Christian School in with 29 students, we currently enrol over 800 students from 34 different ethnic backgrounds. It is one of 16 schools owned and operated by Christian Community Ministries (CCM).

CCM schools currently operate across five jurisdictions: one in the Australian Capital Territory, eight in

Queensland, three in South Australia, two in Western Australia and two in New South Wales. CCM also operates Early Learning Centres associated with seven schools, a campsite and outdoor education provider based in Queensland and a national Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Across its network,

CCM has a workforce of approximately 1,750 staff.

CCM seeks to provide a values-based, Christian education for all who desire it. Its motto, Educating for

Eternity … Equipping for Life, reflects CCM’s commitment to providing quality education, sound spiritual guidance based on a Biblical foundation, and the development of the whole person. CCM seeks to help students achieve academic excellence, develop their God-given talents, and use those talents in the service of God and the communities in which they live.

The Position:

The Deputy Principal – Secondary is a senior leader responsible for the effective leadership, management and daily operation of the Secondary School (Years 7–12) at Brindabella Christian College. Reporting to the

Principal, the role focuses on student wellbeing, behaviour management, pastoral care, staff leadership and maintaining a safe, positive and orderly school environment.

The position provides visible and proactive leadership to secondary students and staff, ensuring consistent expectations, effective communication and accountability across the Secondary School. The Deputy

Position Description: Deputy Principal – Secondary (Oct 2026)

Wisdom, Integrity, Service, Excellence

Principal – Secondary works closely with year-level and wellbeing leaders to support student engagement,

attendance, discipline and pastoral development, while fostering a positive Christian school culture.

The Deputy Principal – Secondary collaborates with the Director of Teaching and Learning, who holds responsibility for whole-school curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and academic leadership, including the oversight of Heads of Faculty.

The Deputy

Principal – Secondary supports the effective implementation of teaching and learning programs within the Secondary School through student management, staff support and operational coordination, without duplicating the Director's academic leadership responsibilities.

As a member of the Leadership Team,



the Deputy Principal – Secondary contributes to college-wide strategic planning and decision-making, while maintaining direct management responsibility for the

Secondary School. The successful applicant will model the Christian faith, mission and values of the

College—Wisdom, Integrity, Service and Excellence—and demonstrate sound judgement, relational leadership, accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide Christ-centred leadership for the Secondary School (Years 7–12), fostering a positive culture of student wellbeing, respect, integrity, service, accountability and high expectations.

- Lead the day-to-day management and effective operation of the Secondary School, including

student routines, supervision, assemblies, school events, staff coordination and the timely resolution of operational matters.
- Work collaboratively with the Director of Teaching and Learning to support the effective delivery

of academic programs within the Secondary School, while recognising the Director's responsibility for curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, academic standards and the leadership of

Heads of Faculty.

- Monitor secondary student attendance, engagement, behaviour and wellbeing, using relevant

data to identify emerging concerns, develop improvement strategies and evaluate outcomes.

Collaborate with the Director of Teaching and Learning on matters relating to academic progress and student achievement.

- Lead secondary student behaviour management, disciplinary procedures and restorative

practices, including complex student matters, parent meetings, behaviour support plans, follow-

up actions and appropriate escalation.

- Oversee secondary student wellbeing and pastoral care, working closely with Heads of Year,

wellbeing staff, learning support teams and chaplaincy to ensure timely, coordinated and appropriate support for students, including those with additional needs.
- Provide leadership and management support to secondary staff within delegated

responsibilities, including staff conduct, qualified expectations, operational performance,

recruitment, induction and staff wellbeing. Collaborate with the Director of Teaching and

Learning on matters relating to teaching quality, pedagogical development and academic performance.

- Establish and maintain effective relationships with secondary students, parents and families,

responding professionally and promptly to concerns and promoting constructive communication between the College and its community.
- Ensure the effective implementation of college policies and procedures within the Secondary

School, particularly in relation to child safety, mandatory reporting, duty of care, student

Position Description: Deputy Principal – Secondary (Oct 2026)

Wisdom, Integrity, Service, Excellence attendance, behaviour management, excursions, workplace health and safety, and risk management.

- Provide regular reports and advice to the Principal on Secondary School operations, student

wellbeing, behaviour trends, staff matters, significant incidents, emerging risks, resource requirements and improvement priorities.
- Contribute actively to the Leadership Team,



supporting College-wide strategic priorities and

working collaboratively with the Director of Teaching and Learning, Deputy Principal – Operations and other leaders, while maintaining primary management responsibility for the Secondary

School. Selection Criteria:

- Demonstrated successful leadership in secondary education, including the capacity to build high-performing teams, lead change and improve student outcomes.

- Strong knowledge of contemporary secondary curriculum, teaching, assessment and reporting,

including the Australian Curriculum and an understanding of ACT senior secondary requirements.
- Proven capability in leading student wellbeing, pastoral care, positive behaviour, child safety and

complex student and parent matters.
- Effective operational management, including staff supervision, scheduling, resource allocation,

prioritisation, risk management and evidence-informed decision-making.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, with demonstrated ability to work

productively with students, staff, families and leadership colleagues.
- A mature, active Christian faith and demonstrated commitment to modelling and upholding the

College’s mission, values and Christian ethos. Qualifications and Requirements:

- Recognised teaching qualifications and current ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration, or eligibility to obtain registration prior to commencement.

- Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration, or eligibility to obtain

registration prior to commencement.
- Substantial successful secondary teaching experience and demonstrated experience in a school

leadership role.
- Strong understanding of relevant ACT education, child protection and work health and safety

obligations.
- Postgraduate qualifications in educational leadership or a related discipline are desirable.
- Commitment to the College’s Faith Basis of Employment and other applicable employment

requirements.

Role Accountability and Working Relationships:

Reports to Principal. Works closely with the Leadership Team, secondary faculty and year-level leaders,

wellbeing and learning support personnel, and relevant admin and operations staff. Delegated line-

management responsibilities are determined by the Principal and the approved College organisational structure.

Position Description: Deputy Principal – Secondary (Oct 2026)

Wisdom, Integrity, Service, Excellence

Teaching allocation, acting arrangements and delegated financial or staffing authorities, if applicable, will be confirmed in the employment agreement or by the Principal.

Variations to Position Description:

This Position Description may be refined, updated, or amended from time to time to reflect operational,

organisational, or regulatory requirements. Any such refined or updated version supersedes and replaces all previous versions of this Position Description.

Any such refinements will not fundamentally change the nature, purpose, or classification of the position.

Where material changes are proposed, these will be addressed through appropriate consultation and,

where applicable, formal variation processes.

Application Process

Applicants are required to complete the CCM Employment Expression of Interest Form available through the BCC website and provide a curriculum vitae and a response addressing the selection criteria.

Specific Position Enquires to:

HR Team

Phone: 61 (2) 6190 7300

Or Email [email protected]

Position Description: Deputy Principal – Secondary (Oct 2026)

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