Italian bilingual School Principal
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Languages
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
28 August 2026
Posted 18 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
14.4
10.6 teaching · 3.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
111
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
52%
Girls vs boys
50 girls · 61 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Co.As.It. is seeking an experienced, values-led Principal who can build on the School’s strong foundations while shaping its next chapter of growth and development.
The successful candidate will bring:
Strong educational and strategic leadership
A genuine commitment to student learning and wellbeing
The ability to lead, develop and inspire staff
Strong relationships with families, the Board and the wider community
An appreciation of the unique benefits of bilingual and multicultural education
The vision and capability to guide the School confidently into its next phase
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Recognised teaching qualifications and current NESA accreditation
Significant experience in educational leadership
A demonstrated capacity to lead improvement in teaching and learning
Strong people leadership and staff management capability
Experience overseeing school operations, budgets and resources
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
A sound understanding of school governance, compliance and risk management
A strong commitment to child safety, student wellbeing and inclusive education
Experience within an independent school environment, bilingual education, Italian language and culture, enrolment growth or CLIL methodology would be highly regarded
Applications close: Friday 28 August 2026.
Early applications are welcome and will be considered as they are receive.