Associate Principal - Education Support

jobs.wa.gov.au; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockingham SHS ESC is seeking a dynamic Associate Principal to join our executive leadership team. This role will lead teaching and learning, implement whole-school approaches, and ensure positive student outcomes, wellbeing and engagement.

The successful candidate will work with a collaborative High Performing Teams culture, support staff and families, and drive change management in a complex disability-inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a senior education role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience supporting students with diverse needs.
• Ability to lead change management and improve student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-school pedagogy and curriculum development.
• Foster an inclusive school culture and student wellbeing.
• Collaborate with High Performing Teams to drive improvements.
• Coach staff through instructional observation and feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Change management

Student wellbeing

Inclusive leadership

Job description

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

At Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre (SHS ESC), we pride ourselves in providing quality education to all our students in an environment that is welcoming, supportive and challenging. Our programs are designed specifically to meet the individual needs of all students. The school shares the site with Rockingham Senior High School, and we have adopted a collaborative approach to planning, sharing and delivering innovative experiences for all our students

Find out more about our school by visiting Rockingham Senior High School ESC or Schools Online

The Role

Rockingham SHS ESC is seeking a dynamic and motivated Associate Principal 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 in our community

The successful applicant will join an established leadership team and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, foster collaboration and lead with clarity and purpose. This role requires a motivated, energetic and resilient leader who is proactive in responding to the needs of staff and students, particularly those with complex needs. The Associate Principal will play a critical role in fostering a positive, inclusive school culture and leading sustainable improvement through effective change management, with a clear focus on student outcomes, wellbeing and engagement

Associate Principals play a key role in leading teaching and learning at Rockingham SHS ESC, ensuring the successful implementation of whole school approaches and achievement of Business Plan targets. The successful applicant will be strategic and collaborative, committed to fostering a culture aligned to the school’s values of respect, responsibility, resilience and safety. They will lead the development, implementation and refinement of whole school pedagogical practices, processes and systems, including the continued creation of a clear pedagogical playbook to ensure approaches such as Explicit Instruction are implemented with fidelity. The role also involves leading the collaborative design and implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum whilst promoting professional growth through instructional coaching and observation

Our school has a strong commitment to collaborative practice through High Performing Teams (HPT), and the Associate Principal will be expected to lead and model this approach, strengthening team effectiveness, consistency and collective efficacy. As a member of the Student Services team, the Associate Principal will support a coordinated, multi tiered approach to student wellbeing, including case management of Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports

A deep understanding of students with diverse disabilities is essential. Experience in timetabling, Disability Resource System (DRS), SEN reporting, attendance processes and trauma informed practice is highly desirable. If you are passionate about inclusive education and committed to making a meaningful difference, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated, forward thinking leadership team

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 personalbenefits

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 Amanda Flood, Principal on 08 9523 76*** or emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Amanda Flood on 0417 150 ***

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

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)