Position Descriptor:

This is an exciting opportunity for an educational leader to join Penong Primary School and Preschool, a small, welcoming and community-connected site located approximately 70 km west of Ceduna and 850 km north-west of Adelaide on the stunning Far West Coast of South Australia. Surrounded by the natural beauty and unique lifestyle of the region, including iconic local attractions such as Cactus Beach and Point Sinclair, Penong offers a distinctive setting for a principal seeking both professional fulfilment and a robust sense of place.

Penong Primary School and Preschool proudly serve the local Penong community, including the Scotdesco community, and is known for its close-knit, inclusive and supportive setting. With two multi-year level classrooms, the school offers a highly personalised approach to learning, underpinned by strong relationships with students, families and the wider community. This is a rare opportunity to lead a small site where connection, collaboration and visibility of impact are central to everyday practice.

The school is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering supportive relationships that enable every student to achieve their goals. Penong Primary School and Preschool strives to be characterised by:

- acceptance, understanding, respect and the valuing of each individuals personal identity
- a safe, secure, consistent, positive and success-oriented environment that supports wellbeing
- co-operation and collaboration
- pride, motivation, engagement and connection




- reaching each students full potential
- encouraging students to take responsibility for their learning with strong teacher guidance The schools core values of Respect, Achievement and Community are central to how students learn, work and play. These values shape a learning culture in which children are nurtured, known and supported to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. The successful principal will have the opportunity to lead a school that is deeply connected to its community and committed to positive outcomes for every child. This role would suit a leader who values authentic relationships, inclusive practice, community engagement and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a unique regional setting.

In addition to the salary, other financial incentives may apply depending on the site location: education.sa.gov.au/countryteaching. Please note that a new classification level may be applied to this site during the advertised tenure.

Where this new classification level results in a remuneration level that is higher than that advertised, the new remuneration level will apply. Where the new classification level results in a remuneration level that is lower than the advertised remuneration, the remuneration associated with the advertised classification level under the SA School and Preschool Education Staff Enterprise Agreement 2024 will apply.

The successful applicant will be able to negotiate a reduction in the advertised tenure following their appointment, if required.

📌 PRINCIPAL BAND/- PENONG PS (Coorabie)
🏢 Department for Education u0026 Child Development
📍 Coorabie