Associate Principal

Overview Associate Principal role at the Department of Education, Western Australia. Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre (SHS, ESC) is seeking to establish a pool of Associate Principals for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies commencing during this period. The Role Rockingham SHS, ESC is seeking dynamic and motivated Associate Principals to join our executive leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our vision of Building Independent Futures for students with a diverse range of needs. Working closely with the Principal and the Executive Team, the Associate Principal will provide strong educational leadership focused on whole-school improvement, teaching and learning excellence, and the development of a positive, inclusive school culture. As a member of the Fogarty EDvance Cohort 11 Leadership program, you will help shape sustainable processes and practices that enhance student learning, wellbeing and engagement across the school. Suitable applicants will display strong interpersonal and communication skills, be proactive in supporting staff and students, and show resilience, innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement. Key areas include understanding the educational needs of students with disabilities, knowledge of timetabling, SEN reporting, attendance monitoring, case management and trauma-informed practices. Experience in implementing whole-school approaches including Explicit Instruction, Promoting Literacy Development (PLD) Spelling, supporting curriculum development and behaviour management will be highly regarded. The role requires strategic thinking, collaboration and a commitment to a culture that reflects the school’s values of respect, responsibility, resilience and safety. You should embrace the school’s Pedagogical Framework, promote professional learning through instructional coaching, observation and contribute to a culture of growth and shared leadership. If you are passionate about inclusive education and making a meaningful difference, we invite you to apply. Professional Benefits Competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Eligibility Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia. Working With Children Check prior to start; consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before starting. More information about employment eligibility can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the JDF. Application Instructions Apply online in two steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees (preferably one current line manager). Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include: A CV up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning relevant to this position. A three-page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the JDF. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve outcomes. Demonstrated professional knowledge and ability to apply it to ensure high educational outcomes for all students (e.g., Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, students with special needs). Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources. It is recommended you have attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Applications close at 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 7 November 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, contact the Department of Education’s Recruitment team at . Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details. Job details and responsibilities as described in the Job Description Form (JDF) apply to this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr