Principal

VenuesWest; Shire Of Moora; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Moora Primary School, Western Australia, invites applications for a permanent full-time Principal to lead with a strong moral purpose, uplifting every student to reach their potential. The role emphasizes data-driven improvement, community engagement, and capacity building for staff.

You will work across the school to allocate resources, strengthen teaching and learning, and foster an inclusive culture aligned with the school’s mission and equity commitments.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a school setting with a focus on student outcomes.
• Experience applying data to drive school improvement.
• Strong engagement with families and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead Moora Primary School with a clear educational vision.
• Foster inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning.
• Strategically allocate resources to improve outcomes and wellbeing.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support school goals.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master of Educational Leadership

Bachelor of Education

Tools

Vieple video platform

Job description

Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1064832

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

This position is being advertised as part of a new recruitment process for principal positions. The requirements at application stage include a mandatory CV template, and a recorded response via the Vieple video platform. Please refer to the attached Applicant Instruction Guide for further information and guidance about the process.

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 Moora Primary School

Moora Primary School is a dynamic learning community where members work collaboratively to give every child the opportunity to realise their full potential and to become resilient, confident and respectful citizens. We are a distinctive school where students experience success due to high quality teaching and learning.

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 Moora Primary School by visiting MooraPS.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.

Selection Criteria

You will be assessed against the 6 Domains of Professional Practice and 6 Personal Attributes of Effective School Leaders.

The 6 Domains of Professional Practice were developed in partnership with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER). They clearly encapsulate the key practices of highly effective principals. The Domains align with, and further build upon, the Australian Professional Standard for Principals and the School Improvement and Accountability Framework.

Research commissioned by the Department identified 6 Personal Attributes which are critical for an effective school leader.

The 6 Domains and 6 Personal Attributes form the basis of assessment in the principal recruitment process. They are detailed in the Applicant Instruction Guide attached at the top of this advertisement.

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.