Principal Level P1 - Karuah Public School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
13 May 2026
Posted 29 Apr 2026
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157
Total students
47%
Boys
53%
Girls
11.0
Teaching FTE
1.8
Non-teaching FTE
875
ICSEA value
7th percentile · Lower SES
6%
EAL/D Background
39%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
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Position Information
Karuah Public School is situated adjacent to the beautiful Karuah River on Worimi Country. Over the past decade, enrolments at Karuah Public School have demonstrated steady growth. The school currently serves a student population of 162, organised into seven mainstream classes. With a Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) of 141, the school is identified as a low socioeconomic rural setting. Approximately 40% of students identify as Aboriginal, reflecting the strong cultural identity within the school community.
Karuah Public School values and sustains strong, respectful partnerships with the local Aboriginal community, working closely with Elders to enhance cultural understanding and engagement. This, alongside a highly supportive Parents and Citizens (P&C) association, fosters a deep sense of belonging and connectedness across the school.
The school is committed to the pursuit of excellence through the establishment of high expectations and the consistent use of whole-…