Principal Band A-3 /sc1- Penong Ps
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
15 October 2026
Posted 10 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
R-6
School staff (FTE)
7.6
3.2 teaching · 4.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.3:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
36
Indigenous students
42%
Language other than English
39%
Girls vs boys
14 girls · 22 boys
39%
61%
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
More disadvantage
Average
More advantage
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is an exciting opportunity for an educational leader to join Penong Primary School and Preschool, a small, welcoming and community-connected site located approximately 70 km west of Ceduna and 850 km north-west of Adelaide on the stunning Far West Coast of South Australia. Surrounded by the natural beauty and unique lifestyle of the region, including iconic local attractions such as Cactus Beach and Point Sinclair, Penong offers a distinctive setting for a principal seeking both professional fulfilment and a strong sense of place.
Penong Primary School and Preschool proudly serve the local Penong community, including the Scotdesco community, and is known for its close-knit, inclusive and supportive environment. With two multi-year level classrooms, the school offers a highly personalised approach to learning, underpinned by strong relationships with students, families and the wider community. This is a rare opportunity to lead a small site where connection, collaboration and visibility of impact are central to everyday practice.
The school is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering supportive relationships that enable every student to achieve their goals. Penong Primary School and Preschool strives to be characterised by:
- acceptance, understanding, respect and the valuing of each individuals personal identity
- a safe, secure, consistent, positive and success-oriented environment that supports wellbeing
- co-operation and collaboration
- pride, motivation, engagement and connection
- reaching each students full potential
- encouraging students to …
Penong Primary School and Preschool proudly serve the local Penong community, including the Scotdesco community, and is known for its close-knit, inclusive and supportive environment. With two multi-year level classrooms, the school offers a highly personalised approach to learning, underpinned by strong relationships with students, families and the wider community. This is a rare opportunity to lead a small site where connection, collaboration and visibility of impact are central to everyday practice.
The school is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering supportive relationships that enable every student to achieve their goals. Penong Primary School and Preschool strives to be characterised by:
- acceptance, understanding, respect and the valuing of each individuals personal identity
- a safe, secure, consistent, positive and success-oriented environment that supports wellbeing
- co-operation and collaboration
- pride, motivation, engagement and connection
- reaching each students full potential
- encouraging students to …