Canberra Girls Grammar School · Australian Capital Territory
Deputy Head of Junior School and ELC
Early learningDeputy / Assistant Head of School
Canberra Girls Grammar School seeks a full-time, ongoing Deputy Head of Junior School and ELC in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, starting January 2027. The role supports the Head of Junior School and ELC, leading campus operations, academic and pedagogical practice, student wellbeing, co-curricular programs and organisational culture across the Early Learning and Junior School settings.
- Full-time ongoing position from January 2027
- Early Learning and Junior School leadership
- Current WWVP and police checks required
- Significant time allowances for leadership
Closes in 9 days
Applications close 28 Sept 2026.
Read the full listing and applyOpens Teachers On Net, where the school takes applications.
About the role
This permanent, full-time leadership role supports the Head of Junior School and ELC across operational, academic and teaching practice matters. It oversees administration, campus culture, student learning and wellbeing, and the delivery of academic and co-curricular programmes for Junior School and Early Learning students. The position begins in January 2027 and requires child-safety screening, including Working with Vulnerable People and police checks.
What they’re looking for
- Calm, organised and strongly relational leadership
- Experience leading operational and academic school priorities
- Understanding of effective teaching and learning practice
- Commitment to student wellbeing and child safety
- Ability to support a high-performing Junior School team
About the school
Canberra Girls Grammar School is an independent, non-selective Anglican school with more than 1,300 students across three campuses in Canberra. It is co-educational from Early Learning to Year 3, then focuses on girls through to Year 12, with an emphasis on inclusion, educational achievement and professional learning.
How to apply
Apply through the online form on the school's Employment page, including a one-page cover letter, CV and three referees, including your current line manager. Applications close at 9.00am on Monday 28 September 2026; position queries should go to the school's employment team.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Deputy / Assistant Head of School
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 18 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“The position holds the experience of students, families and staff at its core, leading operational, academic and pedagogical expectations. As a calm, organised and highly relational leader, the Deputy Head of Junior School and ELC contributes to the leadership of…”
The school
- Address
- Melbourne Ave, DEAKIN, ACT