Associate Principal

Position Details Branch: Meekatharra District High School Division: Midwest Education Region Salary: Level 4, $154,675 - $164,503 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023) Work Type: Permanent – Full Time Location: Meekatharra Closing Date: 5 December 2025, 4:30 pm AWST About the School Meekatharra District High School (DHS) is situated in the beautiful Murchison region of Western Australia’s outback. The school is a close‑knit learning community that values diversity and aims to empower students to become lifelong learners who respect culture, themselves, and others. The Role The Associate Principal will play a pivotal leadership role within DHS, working in close partnership with the Principal and leadership team to drive high‑quality, inclusive teaching and learning across Years 7‑12. The role focuses on leading the Students at Educational Risk (SAER) portfolio and supporting the school’s vision, priorities, and direction with integrity and purpose. Responsibilities Lead instructional practice, curriculum development, and school improvement initiatives. Apply deep knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum, High‑Impact Teaching Strategies, and best practice pedagogy to ensure year‑on‑year student progress. Work collaboratively with instructional coaches as part of the Scaling Up Success project to build staff capacity for high‑quality teaching. Continue the development of the Department’s Quality Teaching Strategy across all learning settings (K‑12). Provide strong leadership for professional learning communities, modelling reflective practice and coaching staff. Line manage and support staff across Years 7‑12, ensuring effective use of human resources. Coordinate and enhance programs across Lower School (Years 7‑10), including transition pathways. Work with the Deputy Principal (Primary) to promote student engagement, wellbeing, attendance, and achievement. Utilise well‑developed behaviour support knowledge, particularly restorative approaches, to positively influence outcomes for students with complex or challenging behaviours. Build and sustain effective educational partnerships and professional relationships across diverse contexts and stakeholders. Qualifications Highly organised, dependable, and able to demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration. Emotionally intelligent, relationally strong, and genuinely kind – values people and contributes to a positive school culture. Skilled at working within culturally responsive frameworks and respectful of students, families, and the Aboriginal community. Professional Benefits Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13 730 per year. District allowance of $3 210 per year. Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $7 000 per annum. 12 % employer contributions to superannuation. 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays). More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave. Subsidised accommodation where applicable. Free relocation. Air‑conditioning subsidy. Travel concessions. Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce that reflects the diversity of the Western Australian community. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Eligibility Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or hold a visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. Hold registration with the Western Australian Education Authority. Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start. Consent to a screening clearance and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Select "Apply for Job" and complete the online application form, including details of two work‑related referees (one should be your current line manager). Attach your documents: A CV of up to four pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. A four‑page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). This should demonstrate: Capacity to provide effective leadership in diverse educational settings. High interpersonal and public relations skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Professional knowledge and ability to apply it to ensure high educational outcomes for all students, including Aboriginal, culturally diverse, and special needs students. Capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources. Applications must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. Advertised Vacancy Number: SS / DP Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr