<p>Farrer Primary School is a P-6 school with approximately 300 enrolments. Situated in the south of Canberra, the school is a thriving learning community in which teachers and families work in partnership to provide opportunities that foster creativity, deep thinking and skill development. We encourage students to be active learners who ask questions about the world around them and have the tools to find answers to these questions.</p> <p>The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) underpins learning programs in the preschool. Children in Kindergarten to year 6 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.</p> <p>Farrer Primary School is committed to establishing and maintaining relationships with the wider community and values a strong partnership with School Board and Parents and Citizens (P&amp;C) members. The school’s values of Support, Excellence, Inclusion, Innovation and Sustainability emphasise a culture of rich learning experience where students are encouraged to be themselves and strive for continuous improvement.</p> <p><strong>Eligibility/Other Requirements:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>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) and 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 -&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"><u>Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)</u></a>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to Apply: </strong>Please provide a Statement of Claims based on the School Leader Leadership Capabilities outlined in the application package (maximum six pages). A current curriculum vitae (two pages) and contact information for two referees.</p> <p><i>Applicants should note that a&nbsp;Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.</i></p> <p>For further information, please visit <a href="http://www.jobs.act.gov.au/jobs/education/permanent/01765" rel="nofollow"><u>www.jobs.act.gov.au</u></a></p>