Principal

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of East Pilbara; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education, Western Australia, seeks a permanent, full-time Principal to lead Cassia Education Support Centre in the Pilbara. You will steer strategic direction, drive high-quality teaching, and foster a culture that enables every student to learn and thrive.

As chief custodian of resources, policies and partnerships, you will ensure inclusive practices, resilience, and high expectations for staff and students, shaping a future-focused school environment.

Qualifications

• Strong moral purpose with a commitment to student learning.
• Ability to lead, mentor and build teacher capacity.
• Data-informed decision making to drive school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school to achieve high student outcomes.
• Foster an inclusive culture and strong relationships across the community.
• Strategically allocate resources to maximise teaching and learning.
• Drive continuous improvement through quality data and evidence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven

Education

Master's in Education Leadership

Job description

Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1073042

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1073042

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

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 Cassia Education Support Centre

Cassia Education Support Centre is a small government school for students identified with intellectual disabilities and who may present with physical disabilities as well. The Centre caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and shares its campus with Cassia Primary School.

As the only Specialist Education Support Centre in the Pilbara, we attract students from a range of backgrounds. We value and celebrate the incredible diversity that is evident across our school community, as it provides a rich tapestry of experience that is ever changing and developing.

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 Cassia Education Support Centre by visiting Schools Online.

For Further Job Related Information

For more information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Ashley King, Director of Education, on 9185 0111 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 27 November 2026