Assistant Principal - Rutherford Public School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
4 November 2026
Posted 22 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
67.6
56.7 teaching · 10.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
17.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,007
Indigenous students
24%
Language other than English
12%
Girls vs boys
489 girls · 518 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Position Information
Rutherford Public School (School No. 4561; FOEI 125, ICSEA 924) was established in 1985 on the land of the Wonnarua People. The school is a large regional primary school located within the Maitland Principal Network in the Regional North and West Education School Performance Directorate. In 2026 the school has an enrolment of 1035 students from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal. The school maintains strong partnerships with the local Aboriginal community and works closely with the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) to support cultural inclusion and student success.
Rutherford Public School has a strong tradition of providing high-quality programs in the creative arts, sport and a broad range of extracurricular opportunities. Student wellbeing practices are underpinned by the strong core values of respect, responsibility, personal best and safety. The school values community eng…