College Principal

Job No: CEG82
Location: Townsville, QLD

We are ready to welcome our new College Principal!

  • Rare opportunity to further your ministry in Christian Education!

  • Inspire and lead a strong, passionate and experienced Team!

  • Located in beautiful Townsville, North Queensland!

  • Welcome to our School - watch this short clip to find out more about who we are!

About the Calvary Education Group

The Calvary Education Group is a ministry arm of Calvary Christian Church and consists of Calvary Early Learning Centre, Calvary Christian College (Prep to Year 12), Calvary OSHC (Outside School Hours Care), Calvary Teaching School (in partnership with Christian Heritage College, Brisbane) and Eaton College (Prep to Year 6, for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder).

Founded in 1978, the College began with the conviction that Christian families should be supported by a school that shares their values and that works in partnership with them to produce outstanding young people who become an influence for good in their world.  As the Group has expanded, we continue to exist to provide excellence in education for the children of families who value Christian Education, with a vision to graduate young people of strong Christian character who will become an influence for good in their world. 

Please see the full Information Pack for more information about our Church, our Ministry and our College!

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting leadership opportunity for a committed, passionate and experienced College Principal to take the helm and lead Calvary into our next stages of growth!

The role of the College Principal is to provide high-level and comprehensive management to establish both Calvary Christian College and Eaton College as ministries of Calvary Christian Church and as quality Christian educational institutions, through the provision of educational leadership, effective administration and positive interaction with the communities of the Colleges and greater community. 

The College Principal's key duties and responsibilities relate to:

  • Faith Leadership
  • Educational Leadership 
  • Organisational Leadership
  • Student and Community Leadership
  • Administrative and Strategic Leadership

About the Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate for the role of College Principal will have a personal faith in Jesus Christ with the ability to consistently demonstrate a Christian worldview and actively support the Christian ethos of the College. The successful candidate will also have:

  • a current Queensland College of Teachers registration or the ability to attain;
  • a Bachelor of Education or equivalent;
  • additional studies in Education, Educational Leadership and/or Business Management are preferred. 
Additional selection criteria can be found in the full Position Description and relate specifically to the key duties and responsibilities outlined above. 

About the Application Process

Interested applicants are asked to:

  1. Complete the online Application Form including providing responses to all questions. 
  2. Attach a current and comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (including three Referee Contacts – Professional, Character and Pastoral). 
  3. Attach a Letter, addressed to the College Board, responding to the outlined selection criteria and clearly demonstrating your alignment with and suitability to perform the key duties, responsibilities and other requirements as provided with particular focus on your commitment to your Faith, your philosophy of Christian Education and your professional leadership experience. 

It must be clearly evident that the applicant has engaged fully with the Information Pack and Position Description provided.

Shortlisted Applicants will be invited to participate in a pre-interview with a Board Member or their delegate, followed by a Formal Interview which will be conducted by a Panel chosen by the Board. A second Formal Interview may be required. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the process, following the Formal Interview. 

Any questions relating to the opportunity and the application/selection process can be directed to Rebecca Miller (Human Resources & Compliance Business Partner):

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About us

The Calvary Education Group is a ministry arm of Calvary Christian Church and consists of Calvary Early Learning Centre, Calvary Christian College (Prep to Year 12), Calvary Teaching School (in partnership with Christian Heritage College, Brisbane) and Eaton College (Prep to Year 10, for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder). All of the business arms that make up the Calvary Education Group have been built on a strong foundation formed by our Christian worldview. We believe that faith in Christ is an integral part of what we do right across all facets of the Education Group.