Principal
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
2 November 2026
Posted 13 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-10
School staff (FTE)
56.5
32.6 teaching · 23.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
468
Indigenous students
8%
Language other than English
10%
Girls vs boys
221 girls · 247 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1066871
This is a 12month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency
This position is being advertised as part of a new recruitment process for principal positions. The requirements at application stage include a mandatory CV template, and a recorded response via the Vieple video platform. Please refer to the attached Applicant Instruction Guide for further information and guidance about the process.
About the Role
As the incoming principal, you will be responsible for ensuring continuity, stability and strong relational leadership, particularly as the school moves into its next strategic phase. We are seeking a leader with strong interpersonal skills who will be able to establish trust quickly with staff, students, parents and the wider community.
You will build and sustain strong, purposeful relationships across the school community and with external stakeholders, recognising that achieving the school’s mission requires collective effort. Your leadership will promote a cohesive and inclusive school culture focused on meeting the diverse learning needs of all students and enabling them to thrive.
A key aspect of this role involves maintaining the strategic momentum of the school whereby you will be required to lead the development of the school’s next Business Plan through meaningful engagement with staff, students, families, School Board and wider community. The incoming Principal will require the skills to lead a strategic approach to this work, build collective ownership and translate evidence …