Canterbury College
    (31 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Education, Training & Professional Development

    Specialities

    Early learning, Primary and secondary

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Beenleigh, QLD
    The Founders of Canterbury College wanted to establish an independent school with strong Anglican convictions, which would provide a new choice for parents.The College began teaching on Monday 2 February 1987 on its beautiful site overlooking the Logan River and had its official opening ceremony in September that year. Originally named The College of the Good Shepherd, it began with 73 students across Years 6, 7 and 8.It has continued to grow into the beautiful campus with state-of-the-art facilities and student population of 1400 which stands now.

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    Waterford, Brisbane QLD
    Canterbury College is a high-performing, award-winning Anglican ELC to 12 school, serving the dynamic growth corridor of Logan, northern Gold Coast...
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    Waterford, Brisbane QLD
    Canterbury College is a high-performing, award-winning Anglican ELC to 12 school, serving the dynamic growth corridor of Logan, northern Gold Coast...
    Canterbury College is a high-performing, award-winning Anglican ELC to 12 school, serving the dynamic growth corridor of Logan, northern Gold Coast...
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    Reviews overview

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    77%
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    What’s it like working at Canterbury College?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Canterbury College stands out for its supportive and collegial culture, where staff feel valued and encouraged in their professional growth. The school benefits from excellent facilities, engaged students, and strong leadership from the Principal and Executive team. The competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities contribute to a positive working environment where staff feel supported in their career progression.

    The main challenges revolve around managing the demands of a busy school environment with numerous activities and events. The large campus size can present logistical challenges for staff movement, while some note that keeping up with organisational changes and maintaining work-life balance can be demanding. These challenges are largely typical of a large, active independent school environment.

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    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Administration Role
    Oct 2025
    Waterford QLD 41331 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    A workplace that invests in its people and delivers on its values.
    The good thingsGreat work culture with a dedicated and supportive leadership team that values the importance of finding the right people to help achieve the best results for both the College and its students. The leadership team also places strong emphasis on the professional growth and development of staff. The College offers outstanding facilities, and the staff are consistently friendly, supportive, and welcoming, making Canterbury an ideal place to work.
    The challengesThe College strives to always be doing better. The executive team do a great job at this and are very forward thinking in their approach. Unfortunately, some staff have become set in their ways and are not willing to embrace these changes.
    1.0
    Teacher
    Aug 2025
    Brisbane QLD 4000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Highly stressful & unpleasant environment to work.
    The good thingsDriving out the school gate at the end of the day!
    The challengesManagement & middle management. A highly stressful & damaging place to work.
    2.0
    Teacher
    May 2025
    Waterford QLD 41338 to 9 years in the role, current employee
    “ Begin to understand before being understood”
    The good thingsThe students and most staff
    The challengesManagement. Full stop
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