Principal, Majura Primary School

Council Jobs; Canberra; Vor Ort; AUD 180.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Majura Primary School in Watson, Canberra's inner north, invites applications for a School Leader A 1. This senior leadership role leads learning programs aligned to the Australian Curriculum and oversees a 5-year modernization project.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised teaching qualification, current ACT Teaching Registration, and a WWVP check. A commitment to inclusive schooling and developing global citizens is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of four years of full-time tertiary study leading to a recognised school teaching qualification.
• Current full teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) or eligibility for registration.
• Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) required.

Kenntnisse

School leadership

Ausbildung

Recognised teaching qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Classification: School Leader A 1
Salary: $195,885 plus superannuation
Position No: 01812
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 October 2026
Contact Officer: Stephen Gwilliam on*************@act.gov.auor(02) 6205 8***

Details

Majura Primary School is located in the suburb of Watson in Canberra’s inner north. Established in 1963, the school caters for students from Preschool to Year 6 and provides an inclusive and caring environment that values each student as an individual while developing responsible citizens. The school is currently engaged in a 5-year modernisation program to cater for 21st Century pedagogical practices. Planning and early works for the project are progressing, with several key milestones now complete.

The school’s learning programs are informed by the Australian Curriculum and, in Preschool, the Early Years Learning Framework. Teaching and learning are guided by a shared commitment to providing a high-quality education that supports students to become culturally aware global citizens who enjoy learning, building friendships, and contributing positively to their community. Learning at Majura Primary School is underpinned by the values of Respect, Collaboration, Integrity, Resilience, and Inclusivity. These values guide everyday behaviours and decision-making, with staff working collaboratively to develop the potential of every student through strong relationships and a commitment to individual learning goals. The curriculum is enriched through specialist programs in Music, the Arts, Sustainability, Physical Education, and Kitchen and Garden.

Majura Primary School has a strong sense of community, with families who are highly engaged and committed to both the school and the broader Watson and Downer communities. Clear and regular communication from teachers and the school supports these partnerships, and families are encouraged to actively engage in school life to ensure students receive the best possible educational opportunities.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

• Prior to commencing in this role, a minimum of four years full time (or equivalent) tertiary study leading to the award of a recognised school teaching qualification;
• A current full teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) (or eligibility for teacher registration with the ACT TQI)
• This position requiresa Working with Vulnerable People Check. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to -Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Notes

An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.