Principal, Yarralumla Primary School

ACT Education Directorate; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Education Directorate invites applications for a full-time teaching role at Yarralumla Primary School in Canberra. The successful candidate will contribute to a diverse learning environment, delivering Australian Curriculum content to Preschool to Year 6, with emphasis on inclusive teaching and community engagement.

Essential criteria include a recognised teaching qualification with four years of full-time study, current ACT TQI registration, and WWVP clearance.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time (or equivalent) tertiary study leading to a recognised teaching qualification.
• Current full teaching registration with ACT TQI (or eligibility for registration).
• Current WWVP registration under the Working with Vulnerable People act. For WWVP refer to Apply for or renew a WWVP registration.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or equivalent leading to teaching qualification

Job description

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' understanding of language and culture.

Yarralumla Primary School has a strong community focus with parents and carers valued as partners in learning. The school's strength lies in these partnerships between students, staff, families, and the wider community, relationships that are valued and actively nurtured. The school's STAR values of Safety, Teamwork, Active Learning, and Respect underpin all aspects of school life and are closely aligned with the Positive Behaviour for Learning program.

Eligibility/Other Requirements

Mandatory

• 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);
• a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011. 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.