Finalists for Education Excellence Awards

By Michelle Curran
Published May 21, 2015

Eleven finalists have been selected from an impressive 82 entries for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards, to be announced in mid-June.

The entrants include schools, early childhood centres and a tertiary institution, hailing from both major centres and provincial towns.

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Mathematics Teacher

Canberra Grammar School Red Hill ACT

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and passionate educator who has experience teaching Mathematics and enjoys sharing their passion of the subject.

Teaching - Secondary / Feb 04, 2026

Assistant Headteacher (Early Years & Inclusion)

Veritas Blackburn

Teaching - Primary / Feb 04, 2026

Primary SEND

Veritas Preston

Teaching - Primary / Feb 04, 2026

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Finalists for Education Excellence Awards

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