Principal-Range 3
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
18 October 2026
Posted 25 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-6
School staff (FTE)
15.3
12.3 teaching · 3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
147
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
2%
Girls vs boys
77 girls · 70 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Selection Criteria
(a) Vision and values
Demonstrated capacity to create a shared vision, define and gain acceptance of school goals and set and communicate expectations for effective performance.
(b) Teaching and Learning
Demonstrated ability to manage the quality of teaching and create a positive culture of challenge, support and collaboration.
(c) Improvement, Innovation and Change
Demonstrated capacity to produce and implement clear, evidence-based improvement plans and policies and lead innovation and change.
(d) Management
Demonstrated capacity to ensure that the school's human, physical and financial resources are efficiently allocated and managed.
(e) Development
Demonstrated capacity to create a professional learning community that is focused on the continuous improvement of teaching and learning, supporting all staff to achieve high standards and commitment to their own learning and wellbeing.
(f) Engagement
Demonstrated capacity to develop positive relationships with students, parents/families and the local community and participate in and contribute to system-level activities.
(g) Community Criterion
Demonstrated ability to establish and engage in community connections, ensuring a positive and inclusive school culture which supports student wellbeing and engagement.
Role
The role of the principal is to lead and manage the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the education of all students in a community through the deployment of resources provided by the Department and the school community.
At the same time, the principal, as executive officer of the school council, …