Closes: 16 December 2025
Classification: School Leader A 1
Salary: $192,956 - $195,885 from 04 December 2025 plus superannuation
Position No: 02282
Directorate: Education
Advertised (Gazettal date): 02 December 2025
Contact Officer: Danielle Porter on or
Details: Weetangera Primary School is a P-six school with approximately 470 enrolments in 2025. Situated in the north of Canberra, the school works closely with our students, parents and school community to develop a successful, enriching learning environment for all students. The school values of Inclusion, Resilience, Respect, and Responsibility are reflected throughout all aspects of school life at Weetangera.
Our mission is to empower each person at Weetangera Primary School to be:
* A curious and motivated learner
* A confident, kind and creative individual
* An active and informed global citizen.
Weetangera Primary School offers a broad curriculum and a range of opportunities that inspires our students to develop creativity, confidence and the resilience to achieve excellence in their various endeavours. We value kindness, critical thinking and curiosity. The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) underpins learning programs in the preschool. Children in Kindergarten to year six experience explicit teaching and learning of literacy and numeracy skills alongside real world learning units based on the Australian Curriculum, local priorities and student interests.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
* A minimum of four years full time (or equivalent) tertiary study leading to the award of a recognised school teaching qualification.
* Current professional teaching registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) or eligibility to obtain 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 - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration )
Notes: Please note this recruitment process will pause during the December 2025 and/or January 2026 annual leave and stand down period. The process will be completed during Term one, 2026.
How to apply: Please provide a Statement of Claims based on the School Leader Leadership Capabilities outlined in the Position Description (maximum six pages). A current curriculum vitae (two pages) and contact information for two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
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.
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