Principal

Come and catch the vision that is Dubbo Christian School.

Dubbo Christian School is seeking a Principal to lead our school staff and students, building on the authentic culture and strong academic emphasis. He/she is to be an effective educator who models an understanding and strong commitment to Christian Education. A passion for educating and nurturing students in a rural setting is fundamental to this role.

The role of Principal is to articulate the vision of Berakah Christian Education, leading the Dubbo Christian School learning community as a Christ-centred visionary servant. In the context of a parent-governed Christian school, the Principal has the primary function of ensuring that the delivery of education is in accordance with the constitution and policies of the school.

The Principal will:
• Have an evident personal commitment to the Lordship of Jesus Christ in all aspects of life and be actively involved in their local church.
• Be responsible for the development and management of teaching and learning from a Christian perspective.
• Oversee, and take responsibility for, the dayto-day operations and financial management of the School, the professional performance of the staff and the academic and personal development of the students.
• Provide oversight of Dubbo Christian Preschool operations
• Collaborate with the Board in ensuring the BCE Strategic Plan is achieved.
• Undertake the management and documentation of regular performance
appraisals, both of the Staff and the School as a whole.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Federal and State Government education and
regulatory policies, and advise the Board of the implications of these policies for Christian Education.
• Effectively promote the School in public and private forums.
• Be committed to promoting the wider mission of Christian Education National (CEN), the national organisation to which the School belongs.

A Full Position Description has been included in the Employment Package for this position, which is published on the school’s Employment webpage. This webpage also provides further information relating to employment at the school such as the School’s Prospectus.

The commencement of this role will be in January 2026.

Please send your application including a brief covering letter, a resume, reflections on the demonstrated requirements as noted on page 12 in the Employment Package, and the names of three referees (two professional, one pastoral) to the CEN Consultancies Administrator, Melinda Storm, via consultancy@cen.edu.au

Applications will close on Monday 19 May 2025