Associate Principal

Department of Education; City Of Joondalup; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Heathridge Primary School in Western Australia is seeking Associate Principals for permanent and fixed‑term roles that may arise during the 2027 school year. Vacancies may be filled at any time for positions commencing in this period.

Heathridge PS is a dynamic learning community with about 195 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, emphasising high care, inclusivity and strong academic results. Successful applicants will work with the School Leadership Team on student case management,

Qualifications

• 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;
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the School Leadership Team in student case management.
• Develop, implement and monitor preventative plans and programs to support student success.
• Differentiate the curriculum to support teachers and learners.
• Lead the review of school policies to support students with disability and compliance with policies.
• Provide high‑level strategic leadership and promote the school’s vision and strategic directions.
• Embed and maintain a positive school culture and engage parents and the wider community.
• Lead professional learning for staff and the wider community.
• Oversee IT/infrastructure management to support ICT systems and infrastructure planning.
• Coordinate school events celebrating student achievement and community engagement.
• Promote the school via digital platforms, newsletters, social media and Compass.

Job description

We are seeking to establish a pool of Associate Principals for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Heathridge Primary School (PS) is a dynamic learning community where members work collaboratively to give every child the opportunity to realise their full potential so they can “ Fly High-See Far”. Our school is proud of our high care culture and dedication to the provision of high-quality teaching and learning programs. We also pride ourselves on a reputation for inclusivity, pastoral care and strong academic results. We are a small, family-oriented school catering for approximately 195 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with about 25% of students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Heathridge PS is committed to meeting the needs of all students and the school community, including a Specialised Learning Program for students with ASD. Find out more about our school by visiting www.heathridgeps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role

The Associate Principals would work collaboratively with the School Leadership Team in student case management. This would include developing, implementing and monitoring preventative plans and programs to support student success. Suitable applicants will ideally have an extensive knowledge of providing wrap-around support and targeted intervention for students utilising both departmental and external agency personnel. Suitable applicants should display the ability to use data analysis to inform future planning and be skilled at differentiating the curriculum to support teachers. Suitable applicants should take initiate and lead the review of school policies to support the management, engagement and full participation of students with disability, diagnosed or imputed, and ensure compliance with legislative and/or system policies. Suitable applicants would provide high level strategic leadership and promote the school’s vision, business plan and strategic directions across the school community to improve student learning outcomes. A significant responsibility of the Associate Principal is to embed and maintain aspects of the school culture that encourage positive relationships between students and staff while engaging parents, caregivers and the wider community in the educational work of the school. To be successful, you should ideally possess a high level of innovative leadership in building a professional learning community; knowledge, interest, and the capacity to lead whole school approaches. Suitable applicants would continue to build the culture of improvement, empowerment and responsibility through the implementation of targeted professional learning for staff and wider community. To ensure high-quality outcomes for students, the Associate Principal will ideally display the Personal Attributes for Leadership. Ideally, suitable applicants will have experience with IT and Infrastructure management to support the smooth operation and development of school ICT systems, troubleshoot issues, liaise with service providers, and contribute to infrastructure planning that enhances teaching and learning outcomes. They would have experience in leading the coordination of school events that celebrate student achievement and community engagement. Suitable applicants would promote our school through digital platforms, newsletters, social media, and Compass to ensure consistent and professional communication.

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 Denise Pires, Principal on [phone] or [e-mail] .

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 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

• 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;
• 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).