Nurturing young people to reach their full potential under Christ.

Employment

Why Work at Covenant?

At Covenant, we provide a supportive environment for all our staff who, together, are committed to delivering quality Christian education. Our vision to nurture and equip students with a heart to glorify and serve God, contributing positively to society, shapes our daily practices. Likewise, we are equally committed to the care and development of our staff.

As a member of staff, you will enjoy a safe, loving and supportive community of believers who live out their faith to each other, our students and parents as well as the wider community.  

Positions Available

Deputy Principal – starting January 2027

Covenant Christian School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Principal to provide strategic and operational leadership across the school. Working closely with the Principal, the Deputy Principal will oversee the day-to-day operations of the school.

As a key leader within our school community, the Deputy Principal plays a vital role in upholding the school’s educational vision, fostering a positive and collaborative staff culture, supporting the wellbeing and professional growth of staff, and ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and school operations. The successful applicant will be a visible and approachable leader who is committed to serving students, families, and colleagues with wisdom, humility, and integrity.

Applicants must be suitably qualified and accredited to teach with the Australian Capital Territory Teacher Quality Institute (TQI). To align with the school’s Christian beliefs, applicants must be committed Christians of reformed evangelical or similar persuasion who are members of, and actively involved in, a local Protestant Christian church. All applications will be considered on their merit and teachers are encouraged to apply regardless of their level of experience. It is a requirement that all applicants hold a current Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.

Applications ought to be submitted on or before 4:00pm, Monday, 31 August, 2026.

For further information, including an in depth role description, please access the Candidate Information Pack. 

Accounts Payable Officer

The Accounts Payable Officer position is a part-time, administrative one where the successful candidate is responsible for managing the School’s outgoing cash flow. They process vendor invoices, verify expense reports, reconcile supplier statements, and execute timely payments. This vital finance role ensures healthy cash flow, protects supplier trust, and minimizes the risk of late fees or financial discrepancies. Accounts Payable Job Description

ELC Director (Full-time or part-time negotiable) for 2027

Due to a key staff member retiring at the end of the year, we are seeking an experienced and qualified Preschool leader to take over as ELC Director for our Christ-centred Preschool (4-year-olds) starting in 2027. The role requires a person who closely aligns with the School’s Christian ethos and who is keen to work in an environment where Jesus Christ is openly acknowledged and celebrated as Lord of all.

ELC Director Position Description

Please send expressions of interest to the Principal via email to   principal@covenant.act.edu.au 

Secondary Mathematics teacher – full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) for 2027 onwards

Due to a key staff member retiring at the end of the year, and expansion of secondary classes, we are seeking an experienced and qualified Secondary (Y7-10) mathematics teacher for our Christ-centred and classically oriented secondary school starting in 2027. The role requires a person who closely aligns with the School’s Christian ethos and who is keen to work in an environment where Jesus Christ is openly acknowledged and celebrated as Lord of all. Please send expressions of interest to the Principal via email to   principal@covenant.act.edu.au 

Casual Teachers Required (ELC – Year 10)

We have an ongoing need to maintain a pool of Christian teachers who will be available for casual teaching for primary and secondary classes.  principal@covenant.act.edu.au 

Teacher Aides/Learning Support Assistants (part-time or casual)

Teacher Aide/Learning Support Selection Criteria

TA/LSA positions are currently filled.
However, we welcome expressions of interest for future opportunities.
To be added to our employment register, please download and complete the Support Staff Application Form and submit it along with supporting documentation to: principal@covenant.act.edu.au

 

 

General Information for Applications

The applicants are expected to:

* Be a committed Christian who is a member of, and actively involved in, a local Protestant Church.
* Be part of a staff team that seeks to honour God in all that it does.
* Value a direct/explicit instruction approach to education.
* Have a commitment to educational excellence and be passionate about Christian Education.
* Contribute to the life of the School community.
* Be a good model of personal dress, manner, language, humility and humour.
* [For teachers] Hold a 4 year Bachelor of Education degree (or equivalent).
* [For teachers] Obtain and/or maintain Teacher Registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI). See www.tqi.act.edu.au
* Obtain and/or maintain the ACT Working With Vulnerable People registration.
NOTE:  [For Primary teachers] An appreciation of an intensive phonics-based language program (eg. Spalding / LEM Phonics) is highly desirable. Training will be provided if required for Primary teachers.
 
For further information, please contact Mr Martin Keast by email (see details below) or by telephone (02-6294 2455).
 

Application forms & other documents

Application forms:

Casual Relief Teachers

Selection criteria:
Other documents:

 

For further details, please contact the Principal:
 
Mr Martin Keast
Covenant Christian School
E-mail: principal@covenant.act.edu.au
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