Principal, Majura Primary School

ACT Education Directorate (see more jobs from this school)

Canberra, ACT 


Principal / Head of School

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 26 October 2026


The school caters for students from Preschool to Year 6 and provides an inclusive and caring environment.

<p><strong>Details:</strong>&nbsp;Majura&nbsp;Primary&nbsp;School&nbsp;is&nbsp;located&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;suburb&nbsp;of&nbsp;Watson&nbsp;in&nbsp;Canberra's&nbsp;inner&nbsp;north.&nbsp;Established&nbsp;in&nbsp;1963,&nbsp;the&nbsp;school&nbsp;caters&nbsp;for&nbsp;students&nbsp;from&nbsp;Preschool&nbsp;to&nbsp;Year&nbsp;6&nbsp;and&nbsp;provides&nbsp;an&nbsp;inclusive&nbsp;and&nbsp;caring&nbsp;environment&nbsp;that&nbsp;values&nbsp;each&nbsp;student&nbsp;as&nbsp;an&nbsp;individual&nbsp;while&nbsp;developing&nbsp;responsible&nbsp;citizens.&nbsp;The&nbsp;school&nbsp;is&nbsp;currently&nbsp;engaged&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;5-year&nbsp;modernisation&nbsp;program&nbsp;to&nbsp;cater&nbsp;for&nbsp;21st&nbsp;Century&nbsp;pedagogical&nbsp;practices.&nbsp;Planning&nbsp;and&nbsp;early&nbsp;works&nbsp;for&nbsp;the&nbsp;project&nbsp;are&nbsp;progressing,&nbsp;with&nbsp;several&nbsp;key&nbsp;milestones&nbsp;now&nbsp;complete.</p> <p>The&nbsp;school's&nbsp;learning&nbsp;programs&nbsp;are&nbsp;informed&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;Australian&nbsp;Curriculum&nbsp;and,&nbsp;in&nbsp;Preschool,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Early&nbsp;Years&nbsp;Learning&nbsp;Framework.&nbsp;Teaching&nbsp;and&nbsp;learning&nbsp;are&nbsp;guided&nbsp;by&nbsp;a&nbsp;shared&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;providing&nbsp;a&nbsp;high-quality&nbsp;education&nbsp;that&nbsp;supports&nbsp;students&nbsp;to&nbsp;become&nbsp;culturally&nbsp;aware&nbsp;global&nbsp;citizens&nbsp;who&nbsp;enjoy&nbsp;learning,&nbsp;building&nbsp;friendships,&nbsp;and&nbsp;contributing&nbsp;positively&nbsp;to&nbsp;their&nbsp;community.&nbsp;Learning&nbsp;at&nbsp;Majura&nbsp;Primary&nbsp;School&nbsp;is&nbsp;underpinned&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;values&nbsp;of&nbsp;Respect,&nbsp;Collaboration,&nbsp;Integrity,&nbsp;Resilience,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Inclusivity.&nbsp;These&nbsp;values&nbsp;guide&nbsp;everyday&nbsp;behaviours&nbsp;and&nbsp;decision-making,&nbsp;with&nbsp;staff&nbsp;working&nbsp;collaboratively&nbsp;to&nbsp;develop&nbsp;the&nbsp;potential&nbsp;of&nbsp;every&nbsp;student&nbsp;through&nbsp;strong&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;individual&nbsp;learning&nbsp;goals.&nbsp;The&nbsp;curriculum&nbsp;is&nbsp;enriched&nbsp;through&nbsp;specialist&nbsp;programs&nbsp;in&nbsp;Music,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Arts,&nbsp;Sustainability,&nbsp;Physical&nbsp;Education,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Kitchen&nbsp;and&nbsp;Garden.</p> <p>Majura&nbsp;Primary&nbsp;School&nbsp;has&nbsp;a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;sense&nbsp;of&nbsp;community,&nbsp;with&nbsp;families&nbsp;who&nbsp;are&nbsp;highly&nbsp;engaged&nbsp;and&nbsp;committed&nbsp;to&nbsp;both&nbsp;the&nbsp;school&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;broader&nbsp;Watson&nbsp;and&nbsp;Downer&nbsp;communities.&nbsp;Clear&nbsp;and&nbsp;regular&nbsp;communication&nbsp;from&nbsp;teachers&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;school&nbsp;supports&nbsp;these&nbsp;partnerships,&nbsp;and&nbsp;families&nbsp;are&nbsp;encouraged&nbsp;to&nbsp;actively&nbsp;engage&nbsp;in&nbsp;school&nbsp;life&nbsp;to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;students&nbsp;receive&nbsp;the&nbsp;best&nbsp;possible&nbsp;educational&nbsp;opportunities.</p> <p><strong>Eligibility/Other&nbsp;Requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prior&nbsp;to&nbsp;commencing&nbsp;in&nbsp;this&nbsp;role,&nbsp;a&nbsp;minimum&nbsp;of&nbsp;four&nbsp;years&nbsp;full&nbsp;time&nbsp;(or&nbsp;equivalent)&nbsp;tertiary&nbsp;study&nbsp;leading&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;award&nbsp;of&nbsp;a&nbsp;recognised&nbsp;school&nbsp;teaching&nbsp;qualification;</li> <li>A&nbsp;current&nbsp;full&nbsp;teaching&nbsp;registration&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;ACT&nbsp;Teacher&nbsp;Quality&nbsp;Institute&nbsp;(TQI)&nbsp;(or&nbsp;eligibility&nbsp;for&nbsp;teacher&nbsp;registration&nbsp;with&nbsp;the&nbsp;ACT&nbsp;TQI)</li> <li>This&nbsp;position&nbsp;requires&nbsp;a&nbsp;Working&nbsp;with&nbsp;Vulnerable&nbsp;People&nbsp;Check.&nbsp;For&nbsp;further&nbsp;information&nbsp;on&nbsp;Working&nbsp;with&nbsp;Vulnerable&nbsp;People&nbsp;registration&nbsp;refer&nbsp;to&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/business-and-work/working-with-vulnerable-people/apply-for-or-renew-a-wwvp-registration" rel="nofollow">Apply&nbsp;for&nbsp;or&nbsp;renew&nbsp;a&nbsp;WWVP&nbsp;registration&nbsp;-&nbsp;Access&nbsp;Canberra</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Notes:</strong>&nbsp;An&nbsp;order&nbsp;of&nbsp;merit&nbsp;will&nbsp;be&nbsp;established&nbsp;from&nbsp;this&nbsp;selection&nbsp;process&nbsp;and&nbsp;may&nbsp;be&nbsp;used&nbsp;to&nbsp;fill&nbsp;future&nbsp;identical&nbsp;vacancies&nbsp;over&nbsp;the&nbsp;next&nbsp;12&nbsp;months.</p> <p><strong>How&nbsp;to&nbsp;Apply:</strong>&nbsp;For&nbsp;further&nbsp;information,&nbsp;please&nbsp;visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.jobs.act.gov.au" rel="nofollow">www.jobs.act.gov.au</a>.</p>