Assistant Principal

Alta-1 College QLD

Assistant Principal

Full-time Position

Commencement Term 1, 2026

Moreton Bay Region, Queensland    

 

About Alta-1

Alta-1 offers learning pathways to educationally disengaged and at-risk students. Our programs deliver solutions that include community involvement, recovery and education outcomes. Alta-1 is committed to changing the lives of disengaged students through a journey of belonging, transformation and offering hope for the future. A sense of belonging and safety live at the heart of Alta-1. Every student is empowered to gain life skills to support growth on their journey as individuals. The vision that drives Alta-1 is for our students to flourish  in life. Christian values underpin our call to see lives changed “one at a time”.    

College Context

Alta-1 College Queensland is a multi-sited, independent, co-educational, Special Assistance School (SAS) for Years 7–12. We work with at-risk young people in deliberately small campus settings, providing trauma-informed, wrap-around support that empowers them to discover their identity and purpose through a recovery focused education. As a Christian organisation, we believe that every young person is made in the image of God and holds inherent and irrevocable value. We believe that every young person matters and therefore deserves safety and respect. We are committed to creating relationally healthy environments that promote safety, wellbeing, transformation and flourishing in the lives of our students.    

Child Safe Statement

Alta-1 College is committed to providing a child-safe environment which safe-guards all students and is committed to promoting practices which provides safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children and young people.   See www.alta-1.com.au for more information.    

The Opportunity

Alta-1 College QLD is a dynamic and growing Special Assistance School committed to providing transformational education for disengaged and vulnerable young people. We are seeking an Assistant Principal to join our leadership team and contribute to the ongoing leadership development of our programs across multiple campuses.

In this pivotal role, you will support the Principal in driving the College’s vision, mission and values, lead high-quality teaching and learning within a trauma-informed framework, and support student wellbeing and engagement through relational approaches. The successful applicant will demonstrate proven leadership capacity, a genuine heart for supporting at-risk youth, and the ability to equip and support staff teams to deliver excellent outcomes.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people by combining strategic leadership, operational oversight, and a commitment to seeing students flourish in education and in life.    

Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Principal plays a critical role in the life of the college. The key areas of responsibility are:

·       Leadership & Culture

·       Staff Leadership & Management

·       Student Wellbeing & Management

·       Educational Leadership

·       Administration & Compliance

·       External Engagement    

Role Selection Criteria

Essential (applicable to all college staff):

·       Commitment to Christian faith, college values and the highest standards of professional conduct

·       Passionate about supporting at-risk and vulnerable young people towards positive growth and change  

Essential (role specific):

·       A strong understanding of trauma-informed, inclusive education practices.

·       Demonstrated ability to lead people with well-developed interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. ·       Proven capacity to deliver high-quality teaching and learning outcomes.

·       Ability to manage change in a complex, multi-site context with strong organizational and administrative capacity.  

Required Qualifications:

·       To be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers (or able to be)

·       Holder of a valid driver license      

How to apply

If you can see yourself becoming a member of the growing Alta-1 team and succeeding in this role then please apply. To be considered, your application must include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume, the names of three referees and a currently dated written reference from your pastor.   Please submit applications via email to admin@alta-1.qld.edu.au addressed to Mrs Karen Clarke.  

Applications are due no later than 5:00pm Monday 6th October, 2025

N.B. the College reserves the right to appoint this position prior to the closing date for applications listed above. Shortlisted applicants will be informed of their progression during the first 2-3 weeks of Term 4, 2025.  

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