Principal, Gilmore 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: 13 November 2026


ACT Education Directorate is seeking a Principal for Gilmore Primary School. Lead a small, inclusive primary school focused on high expectations, school culture, and student wellbeing. Requires four-year teaching qualification and ACT TQI registration.

<p><strong>Details:&nbsp;</strong>Gilmore&nbsp;Primary&nbsp;School&nbsp;is&nbsp;located&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;suburb&nbsp;of&nbsp;Gilmore&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Tuggeranong&nbsp;region&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;ACT.&nbsp;Established&nbsp;in&nbsp;1987,&nbsp;the&nbsp;school&nbsp;has&nbsp;evolved&nbsp;alongside&nbsp;its&nbsp;community&nbsp;and,&nbsp;while&nbsp;enrolments&nbsp;have&nbsp;declined&nbsp;as&nbsp;the&nbsp;suburb&nbsp;has&nbsp;matured,&nbsp;it&nbsp;continues&nbsp;to&nbsp;thrive&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;small&nbsp;school&nbsp;with&nbsp;strong&nbsp;community&nbsp;connections&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;supportive,&nbsp;inclusive&nbsp;culture.</p> <p>Learning&nbsp;programs&nbsp;are&nbsp;guided&nbsp;by&nbsp;the&nbsp;Early&nbsp;Years&nbsp;Learning&nbsp;Framework&nbsp;in&nbsp;Preschool&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;Australian&nbsp;Curriculum&nbsp;from&nbsp;Kindergarten&nbsp;to&nbsp;Year&nbsp;6,&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;high&nbsp;expectations&nbsp;across&nbsp;all&nbsp;aspects&nbsp;of&nbsp;school&nbsp;life.&nbsp;These&nbsp;expectations&nbsp;are&nbsp;reflected&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;school's&nbsp;strategic&nbsp;priorities,&nbsp;which&nbsp;focus&nbsp;on&nbsp;enhancing&nbsp;school&nbsp;culture,&nbsp;learning&nbsp;environments&nbsp;and&nbsp;wellbeing&nbsp;outcomes&nbsp;for&nbsp;students,&nbsp;staff&nbsp;and&nbsp;families.&nbsp;The&nbsp;school's&nbsp;educational&nbsp;approach&nbsp;reflects&nbsp;a&nbsp;strong&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;social&nbsp;justice,&nbsp;sustainability&nbsp;and&nbsp;inclusive&nbsp;practices.</p> <p>Gilmore&nbsp;Primary&nbsp;School&nbsp;works&nbsp;collaboratively&nbsp;with&nbsp;public&nbsp;schools&nbsp;across&nbsp;the&nbsp;Tuggeranong&nbsp;region,&nbsp;providing&nbsp;students&nbsp;with&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;to&nbsp;build&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;beyond&nbsp;their&nbsp;immediate&nbsp;school&nbsp;community&nbsp;and&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;range&nbsp;of&nbsp;shared&nbsp;learning&nbsp;experiences.&nbsp;The&nbsp;school&nbsp;also&nbsp;partners&nbsp;with&nbsp;community&nbsp;organisations&nbsp;to&nbsp;offer&nbsp;enrichment&nbsp;programs&nbsp;that&nbsp;support&nbsp;students'&nbsp;social,&nbsp;emotional&nbsp;and&nbsp;personal&nbsp;development.</p> <p>A&nbsp;key&nbsp;strength&nbsp;of&nbsp;Gilmore&nbsp;Primary&nbsp;School&nbsp;is&nbsp;its&nbsp;active&nbsp;and&nbsp;engaged&nbsp;community.&nbsp;Strong&nbsp;partnerships&nbsp;between&nbsp;families,&nbsp;staff&nbsp;and&nbsp;students&nbsp;contribute&nbsp;to&nbsp;a&nbsp;welcoming&nbsp;and&nbsp;supportive&nbsp;environment&nbsp;where&nbsp;every&nbsp;child&nbsp;is&nbsp;known,&nbsp;valued&nbsp;and&nbsp;supported&nbsp;to&nbsp;succeed.</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);&nbsp;and</li> <li>A&nbsp;current&nbsp;registration&nbsp;issued&nbsp;under&nbsp;the&nbsp;<i>Working&nbsp;with&nbsp;Vulnerable&nbsp;People&nbsp;(Background&nbsp;Checking)&nbsp;Act&nbsp;2011</i>.&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="https://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/education/permanent/01811" rel="nofollow">www.jobs.act.gov.au</a></p>