Principal
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
30 September 2026
Posted 16 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
T-6
School staff (FTE)
53.9
34.2 teaching · 19.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
309
Indigenous students
78%
Language other than English
63%
Girls vs boys
152 girls · 157 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
The principal plays a vital role in delivering the strategic plan of the Department of Education and Training and is the leading educational professional at Tennant Creek Primary, who inspires students, staff and community members to optimise the learning of all students. The level of appointment will be determined at the PLEC5 or PLO5 subject to negotiation with the successful applicant. An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered or the successful applicant may be appointed on an ongoing basis.