Principal
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
21 October 2026
Posted 7 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
72.3
37 teaching · 35.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
468
Indigenous students
61%
Language other than English
47%
Girls vs boys
240 girls · 228 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 Katherine High School, who inspires students, staff and community members to optimise the learning of all students. The level of appointment will be determined at the PLEC6 or PLO6 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.