Associate Principal

Overview
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Associate Principal
role at
Department of Education, Western Australia
.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025.
School context
Warnbro Community High School (WCHS) is an Independent Public School located 50 km south of Perth, nestled in the beachside communities of Warnbro and Port Kennedy. We are dedicated to creating an environment where every student is supported to grow in confidence, achieve personal success, and be prepared for their future. Our moral purpose is to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Our school improvement journey has centred on building strong foundation practices, with a clear focus on the explicit teaching of behaviour and learning curriculums. Alongside academic growth, we prioritise the development of students' social and emotional learning, equipping them with the skills to build resilience, empathy and positive relationships. Staff are offered access to ongoing professional learning opportunities to strengthen pedagogy and practice, ensuring consistent, high-quality teaching across the school.
In recent years, we have expanded our senior school offerings to provide a broad range of pathways for students to experience success, including opportunities connected to the emerging local Defence Industries. We value and rely on our strong partnerships with external organisations, who play a vital role in enriching student opportunities and supporting their learning journeys. Equally important is the way we work alongside families and carers to nurture and guide young people so they can flourish.
Find out more about our school by visiting Warnbro Community High School or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking an inspiring and innovative Associate Principal to join our Leadership Team and help shape the future of our school. Working closely with the Principal and Executive Team, you will ideally play a pivotal role in driving our vision, strategic direction, and commitment to excellence.
You will ideally bring:
A clear vision that aligns with our school's moral purpose and whole school approaches.
Strong capacity to drive innovation, underpinned by research, evidence-informed practice, including familiarity with the Department of Education's Teach for Impact tool.
Experience and knowledge leading curriculum design, assessment, and instructional leadership to build teacher expertise and improve student achievement
Proven ability to lead collaboratively, working alongside staff, students and the wider school community to achieve shared goals with clarity and accountability
An understanding of system leadership, with the skills to set and track operational goals and develop adaptive strategies that respond to changing needs.
A capacity to mentor and develop leadership in others, empowering staff at all levels to contribute to school improvement.
Experience in the case management of complex student cases.
In this role, you will ideally lead teams to deliver consistent, high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring inclusive practices and high expectations for all students and staff. You will ideally foster student engagement, strengthen vocational pathways, and enhance staff capability to ensure every student is future ready.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Debra Bright on or emailing
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 and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, 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.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have 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; and
consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job and complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees (preferably one being your current line manager).
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
A CV of up to three pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
A three-page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF:
Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of 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.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time.
Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on for assistance.
Closing date: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 8 September 2025.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
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