SECONDARY SCHOOL
Introduction to Brindabella Christian College, Canberra
Vision Statement
The vision of Brindabella Christian College is to advance a community of Wisdom, Integrity,
Service and Excellence in and through Christian Education.
Background
For over forty years Brindabella Christian College, formerly the O'Connor Christian School, has
provided a holistic approach to education based on Christian values and beliefs.
Preparing young people in a changing world which can be volatile, uncertain, complex and
ambiguous, demands that the significant adults in a young person's life lead and learn alongside
them with purpose, compassion and humility. The College seeks to actively influence the lives
of a greater number of young people. It believes that the most authentic way of achieving access
to those students is via the offering of a high-quality, excellent education program. This is the
core business of Brindabella Christian College.
The College supports Christian families, and those supportive of the Christian worldview, to raise
their children in a safe and caring environment. The school aims to partner with parents in the
education of their children, supported by Christian staff.
Values
As a Christian school, we value – Wisdom, Integrity, Service, and Excellence
Mission
Our mission is to offer high quality Christian education where parents and staff partner together
to make a difference in our students' lives, by helping them grow in wisdom, live life with
integrity, be empowered to serve, and to cultivate an excellent spirit.
Immutable Tenets
An important component of the ethos of the college is a set of tenets which Brindabella Christian
College holds as sacrosanct. These are central to the identity and tradition of the school and will
not be compromised under any circumstance. These include:
* Christian education where God is present in the daily life and work of the College
* Upholding of traditional, conservative Biblical values
* Co-education from Early Learning to Year 12
* Service to others
* Non-selective entry
* Individual focus on each student achieving their personal best
* Strong community connection.
Operational Philosophy of the School
The core work of Brindabella Christian College is to provide to students a high-quality education
through a Christian worldview, from the infant developmental stage to the completion of the
secondary years.
In order to achieve this, the College is aiming to regularly review and improve academic
programs respond operationally to best meet emerging needs, conduct regular staff reviews to
improve targeting of professional development for staff, maintain pastoral care for students,
and employ high quality staff to support the teaching and Christian philosophies of Brindabella
Christian College and its future growth.
Governance
Governance at Brindabella Christian College, following its transition to Christian Community
Ministries (CCM), now operates under CCM's centralised governance model. This structure
includes oversight by the CCM Board, which is responsible for strategic direction, compliance,
financial stewardship, and policy alignment across all CCM schools. Locally, the College
Leadership Team manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the school's Christian mission,
educational goals, and community values are upheld in line with CCM's broader vision.
Faith Basis of Employment
Appointment to this position is conditional upon you having and retaining during the term of
the appointment a firm personal belief consistent with the Statement of Faith attached to your
letter of offer from the College. This is inclusive of an active commitment to and involvement
with a Christian Church holding a doctrinal position consistent with the Statement of Faith, this
being an essential condition and inherent requirement of your appointment and continuing
employment.
Should you cease to have a firm personal belief consistent with the Statement of Faith or cease
to maintain an active commitment to and involvement with an appropriate Christian Church
you must inform the Principal immediately. In such an event the College may terminate your
employment opportunity summarily in accordance with the provisions outlined in your letter of
appointment
Teaching Position –English Teachers
We seek an exceptional person to join our College as an English teacher. The position is full-
time for 2026 or earlier
Position Description/Responsibilities
At Brindabella Christian College all staff are expected to support the strategic direction of
College, its Board, staff, students and families. They will:
* Support the Christian ethos of the College
* Provide a stimulating learning environment, effective teaching and appropriate
assessment
* Design high-quality learning experiences and activities based on school syllabus and
framework
* Design high-quality tasks to enable students to demonstrate their learning
* Integrate ICT into the learning experiences of students in the classroom
* Exhibit good classroom control which allows each child to learn unimpeded by others
* Expect high standards of achievement commensurate with student ability
* Maintain accurate, evidence informed reporting of each student's progress, within
College policy
* Ensure accurate student attendance records a maintained
* Display proper care and use of College resources and facilities
* Attend and participate in regular, relevant College meetings and activities
* Engage in professional learning to support the learning goals of the College
* Refer problems about students requiring follow-up to the appropriate staff member
* Maintain registration as a teacher in the ACT with the Teacher Quality Institute
* Comply with relevant legislative requirements, codes of ethics and conduct established
by regulatory authorities and the College
* Maintain professional reading and learning to ensure awareness of best practice
* Lead or support a co-curricular program
* Perform other duties as required by the Principal.
Role Responsibilities
Classroom teachers are directly responsible to the Junior, Middle, Primary or Senior School
Coordinator.
Teaching Duties
Teaching duties will be assigned by the Principal, or delegate, and will be stated in the
employment contract.
Appraisal/Review Conditions
All teaching staff will undertake annual performance appraisals.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Required
Essential Selection Criteria
No more than two pages addressing the following criteria:
. Have a sound and current knowledge of Literacy teaching in a high school setting
. Apply Australian Curriculum knowledge and evidence-based teaching methods which
facilitate successful student learning
. Be a registered teacher within the ACT, or take the appropriate steps to have the
relevant state or territory accreditation approved by the ACT Teacher Quality Institute
. Provide an organised and challenging program to the needs of students and consistent
with the aims of Christian Education
and differentiation
. Encourage students to achieve excellence
. Regularly assess and provide constructive, evidence-based feedback on students' work,
including use of formative and summative assessment strategies
. Regularly monitor, review and respond to the effectiveness of the learning program
. High level of understanding to apply a STEAM (Science, technology, Engineering, Arts,
Mathematics) focus across learning program.
Faith Basis of Employment
* Demonstrated ability to ensure that the Biblical World view is integrated into the
curriculum and teaching based on the infallible Word of God
* Act consistently with the Christian content within the 'Faith Basis of Employment' and
the 'Lifestyle Agreement and Intention to Continue' statements within the College
letter of offer and the Multi-Enterprise Agreement (all documents are available from
the school's website)
Desirable Selection Criteria
. English teacher experience, noting new graduates are encouraged to apply.. Familiarity with Christian studies and Christian Education
Personal Skills and Attributes
* Active participation in a church community
* A passion for teaching
* A sense of trust and honesty
* Energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to grow
* Team spirit and loyalty
* Excellent time management skills
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Can work well independently and as part of a team
* Lead or support a co-curricular program
Terms of Appointment
applicant's qualifications and experience. Consideration will be given to special superannuation
There will be regular performance based appraisals on agreed criteria. These appointments are
full-time and ongoing with a 6-month probationary period.
The School reserves the right to fill the position by invitation or to re-advertise the position.
Other Documents
Please note that the following documents are available on the School website for your reference:
. Faith Basis of Employment Statement. Lifestyle Agreement and Intention to Continue Statement. Multi Enterprise Agreement
Applications
Applicants for the advertised teaching position at Brindabella Christian College are required to
complete the linked Expression of Interest Form to submit their application.
Specific Position Enquiries to:
Carissa Lawrence
HR Officer
Brindabella Christian College
Phone:
Or Email