Principal
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
5 November 2026
Posted 26 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Yarralumla Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
25.5
20.9 teaching · 4.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
313
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
35%
Girls vs boys
155 girls · 158 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Closes: 05 November 2026
Classification: School Leader A1
Salary: $195,885 plus superannuation
Position No: 04140
Directorate:Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 22 October 2026
Contact Officer: Belinda Fenn on
EDU.DSIOffice@act.gov.au
or
(02) 6205 8219
Details: Yarralumla Primary School was established in 1956 and is located on the southern shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Catering for students from Preschool to Year 6, the school offers a rich, inclusive, and inspiring learning experience. It is proud of its strong history and longstanding connection to the local community.
The school provides a range of learning pathways that reflect the needs and interests of its diverse community, including a First-Year Montessori cycle. Its inclusive approach ensures that all students are supported to learn, grow, and succeed. Yarralumla Primary School's Italian Language Program is delivered through the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) methodology, enabling students to learn the Australian Curriculum through both English and Italian. Students benefit from high-quality instruction provided by skilled and dedicated educators, developing strong communication skills, flexible thinking, and a deep appreciation of diverse cultures. This bilingual approach prepares students to become confident learners and active global citizens. Through strong partnerships with schools in Italy and across Australia, the school further enriches students' underst…