Principal

Department of Education, Western Australia; Fitzroy Crossing; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is seeking a principal for Kellerberrin District High School. This 30-month fixed-term, full-time appointment begins Term 1, 2027 and may extend or become permanent.

You will lead with a strong moral purpose, support student growth, and foster an inclusive school culture. You will strategically allocate resources, build partnerships with stakeholders, monitor data to drive improvement, and develop staff capacity to lift teaching and learning outcomes

Job description

Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1064289

This is a 30 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

About The Role

As the principal, you will lead with a strong moral purpose and a commitment to enabling every student to learn successfully and reach their full potential. You will foster an environment where each learner’s talents are recognised, nurtured, and developed, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and values needed for lifelong success. You demonstrate an understanding of the power of education to overcome disadvantage and are committed to supporting the growth and wellbeing of every student.

You will build and sustain strong, purposeful relationships across the school community and with external stakeholders, recognising that achieving the school’s mission requires collective effort. Your leadership will promote a cohesive and inclusive school culture focused on meeting the diverse learning needs of all students and enabling them to thrive.

A key aspect of this role involves strategically allocating and developing resources - including time, staff expertise, funding, facilities, policies, and partnerships - to maximise student outcomes and strengthen teaching and learning across the school.

You will drive continuous improvement by prioritising high-quality classroom teaching and building teacher capacity for sustained improvement. Your decisions will be evidence based and informed by quality data to identify needs, set clear goals, monitor progress, and evaluate impact. You will refine school practices and lead significant change where required across programs, curriculum, processes, facilities, or culture to enhance student learning and wellbeing.

To be successful in this role you will be open minded, flexible, and guided by strong personal and professional values. You will demonstrate resilience, optimism, and high expectations for yourself, your staff, and your students. The school’s success will be shaped by your personal qualities, values, beliefs, attitudes, and skills which will underpin all strategic actions and contribute to a positive, future focused school environment.

About Kellerberrin District High School

With a smaller student population of around 100 students, Kellerberrin District High School provides a learning environment where all students are known individually by staff. The school aims to re-focus on this distinctive feature of our school and plans to meet the needs of individual students, whilst ensuring all students are actively engaged in the learning process. The school provides quality teaching and learning programs to students from Kindergarten to Year 10. Please refer to the attached Business Plan, and Annual Report which provide further information to assist you to better understand the school and its current needs. Find out more about Kellerberrin District High School by visiting KellerberrinDHS.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

For Further Job Related Information

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Mike Mount-Bryson, A/Director of Education on 08 9622 0200 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 for more details.

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Subsequent Appointments

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 9 October 2026.