Assistant Principal

Penguin District School · Penguin, TAS

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Early childhood

Salary range

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Closing date

11 October 2026

11 days remaining

Posted 29 Sep 2026

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About Penguin District School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-12

School staff (FTE)

82.9

51.2 teaching · 31.7 non-teaching

Students per teacher

13.2:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

676

Indigenous students

20%

Girls vs boys

327 girls · 349 boys

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

The Team

At Penguin District School, you'll join a passionate, collaborative, and student-focused team committed to helping every learner aspire, strive, and achieve. Serving more than 600 students from early childhood through to Years 11 and 12, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships and creating inclusive, engaging learning experiences. Our staff work together with families and the wider community to support every student's unique strength and potential. With a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, our team is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day.

About the Role

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to support the Principal in the educational leadership, management, and day-to-day operations of Penguin District School. As Assistant Principal, you will play a key role in driving teaching and learning excellence, supporting staff development, fostering student wellbeing, and strengthening partnerships with families and the wider community.

Working collaboratively with staff, students, and stakeholders, you will help create an inclusive and engaging learning environment where every student is supported to aspire, strive, and achieve. The role offers a diverse mix of educational leadership, strategic planning, staff mentoring, student support, and school improvement initiatives, providing the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the school community.

We are offering

  • Ongoing - Commence on 1 February 2027
  • Full-time
  • 70 hours per fortnight
  • We are a child-safe organisation
  • Path…

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