Assistant Principal-Range 1
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
15 September 2026
Posted 3 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
U
School staff (FTE)
79.5
33 teaching · 46.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
4.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
136
Indigenous students
7%
Language other than English
29%
Girls vs boys
45 girls · 91 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Selection Criteria
KSC 1 ¿ Educational Leadership and School Improvement
Demonstrated capacity to provide educational leadership that contributes to improved student learning, wellbeing and engagement outcomes.
KSC 2 ¿ Professional Knowledge and Practice
Demonstrated capacity to lead and support high-quality teaching and learning practices, with a strong understanding of the diverse learning, communication, behavioural and wellbeing needs of students with disability.
KSC 3 ¿ Professional Engagement and Staff Capability
Demonstrated capacity to lead, develop and support staff through professional learning, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), peer observation, coaching and feedback, fostering a culture of collaboration, reflection and continuous improvement.
KSC 4 ¿ Leadership, Wellbeing and School Improvement
Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic leadership across a complex specialist school environment, including leading student wellbeing, behaviour and School-Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS), managing change and contributing to the effective implementation of school priorities.
KSC 5 ¿ Interpersonal Relationships and Community Engagement
Demonstrated capacity to develop and maintain effective, respectful and collaborative relationships with students, staff, families, allied health professionals and the broader school community.
Role
The assistant principal reports directly to the principal.
Assistant principals have a primary responsibility for the management of significant areas or functions within the school to ensure the effective development, provision and evaluat…