Principal, Neville Bonner Primary School | Full-time Permanent

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Neville Bonner Primary School in Bonner, Canberra, seeks a Principal to lead a vibrant, diverse learning community from Preschool to Year 6. The role focuses on school improvement, inclusive practices and building strong partnerships with families and the local community.

This full-time permanent appointment requires a recognised teaching qualification, ACT TQI registration, and a demonstrated track record in school leadership within the Australian Curriculum.

Job description

Principal, Neville Bonner Primary School
Full-time Permanent

Details: Neville Bonner Primary School is located in Bonner, a suburb in Canberra’s Gungahlin region. The school has a current enrolment of approximately 650 students from Preschool to Year 6 and serves a culturally and linguistically diverse community. The school is a vibrant and inclusive place of learning where staff strive to provide rich and engaging experiences for all students and to support lifelong learning.

The educators at Neville Bonner Primary School work collaboratively in professional learning communities to build knowledge and expertise, using evidence-based practices in curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment to ensure their students thrive. The learning program is informed by the Australian Curriculum and the Early Years Learning Framework.

The school is deeply committed to cultural integrity and proudly celebrates the diversity of its multicultural community. It honours the legacy of its namesake, Neville Bonner, Australia's first Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Member of Parliament. His enduring values of fairness, integrity, kindness, determination and respectful negotiation, which he championed in pursuit of a sustainable future grounded in dignity and equity for all, continue to inspire the school community. His legacy remains central to the school's ethos, guiding its commitment to inclusion, respect and opportunity for every student.

Neville Bonner Primary School has a strong community that supports the development and growth of all students. They prioritise strong, trusting and open relationships and the partnership between students, families, and staff.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

• 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)
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. 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.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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 .