Associate Principal

About the role Associate Principal – Department of Education, Western Australia – permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 at Meekatharra District High School (DHS). The role supports the Principal in delivering high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning for Years 7 to 12. Meekatharra offers a supportive community, attractive regional incentives including subsidised housing, Country Teaching Program allowances, and a recognised graduate coaching and mentoring program. 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. Collaborate with instructional coaches in the Scaling Up Success project to build staff capacity for consistent, high‑quality teaching. Extend 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 to grow their instructional expertise. Line‑manage and support staff across Years 7 to 12, ensuring effective use of human resources to meet student needs. Coordinate and enhance programs across Lower School (Years 7 to 10), including transition pathways. Partner with the Deputy Principal (Primary) on initiatives that promote student engagement, wellbeing, attendance, and achievement. Utilise well‑developed behaviour support knowledge, particularly in 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 collaborative working when required. Emotionally intelligent, relationally strong, and genuinely kind – someone who 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 Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13,730 per year. District allowance of $3,210 per year. Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $7,000. 12 percent employer superannuation contributions. 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. Eligibility Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. Hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia. Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start. Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit. Application Instructions Apply online via the Department of Education recruitment portal. Complete the online application form and attach the following 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). Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in diverse educational settings. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Demonstrated professional knowledge to achieve high educational outcomes for all students, including Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs. Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources. Your application must be received before 4:30 pm (AWST) on Friday, 12 December 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. Equity and Diversity The Department is committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting 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 disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Closing date Applications close: 4:30 pm (AWST) on Friday, 12 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr