Principal
Canberra Girls Grammar School
Australia
- Expired
- Salary:
- Undisclosed
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 6 September 2018
Job overview
Canberra Girls Grammar School is known for providing every girl with an exceptional and well-rounded education. Following the recent announcement that Anne Coutts is leaving, after over seven years of excellent leadership, the Board is seeking to appoint the School’s next Principal.
A non-selective Anglican School with over 1,400 day and boarding students, the School has a record of outstanding academic success, offering the IB Diploma as well as the ACT Senior Secondary System. The girls’ wellbeing is central, providing each with the foundation from which she can achieve her best across all spheres of her education.
The next Principal will be an inspiring contemporary educator who compellingly articulates the strategic vision for the School and forges strong relationships with the girls, parents and staff, as well as with the Canberra community. Evidence-based decision making and the capacity to lead effective operational implementation are desirable attributes, as are warmth of engagement, willingness to support the Christian ethos of the School, and commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
Odgers Berndtson is assisting the Board of Canberra Girls Grammar School with this appointment. For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact Jane Harlen on +61 2 8905 3705 or at CGGS@OdgersBerndtson.com
The closing date for applications is Friday 7 September 2018.
About Canberra Girls Grammar School
- Canberra Girls Grammar School
- Melbourne Avenue, Deakin
- Australian Capital Territory
- 2600
- Australia
Canberra Girls Grammar School is a single sex, independent, Anglican all-through day and boarding school in Australian Capital Territory, serving girls from Year 3-Year 12, and is co-educational from Early Learning to Year 2. The all-through school is situated in Deakin, a suburb of Canberra. There are approximately 1,600 students on record.
Canberra Girls Grammar School was founded in 1926 by the Church of England, and was known as St Gabriel’s School. It is a member of the Association of Heads of Independent Girls’ schools (AHIGS). It is split between a primary and secondary campus. The school is committed to attracting enthusiastic and dedicated staff, and offers generous incentives, including professional development opportunities, extensive use of all the modern school facilities and discounted school fees.
Principal
Anne Coutts
Facilities
The all-through school has a wide range of modern learning facilities, including a music centre, a indoor heated swimming pool, a gym, sports courts, science laboratories, sports grounds, a library, a performing arts block, and a 1,000 seat state-of-the-art hall.
Curriculum
Canberra Girls Grammar School offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum at both primary and secondary level, promoting international-mindedness and boasting a worldwide reputation. Careers support is offered to older pupils, allowing for them to gain vital work-related information and feel inspired for their future pathway. Pupils with learning needs or disabilities are supported through additional learning programmes specifically tailored to suit their individual needs.
School ethos
The all-through school works to install a family atmosphere, where all pupils and members of staff are treated with respect and care in a happy and welcoming environment. The all-through school nurtures students to become independent, reflective and lifelong learners who understand the importance of treating others with respect, kindness and fairness. The Christian faith plays a central role in daily school life.
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