Strategic School Leader: Elevating Teaching & Student Outcomes

Department of Education; Shire Of Merredin; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education in Western Australia seeks a principal who can lead with integrity, set high teaching standards, and strengthen partnerships across the school and community. The role requires strategic thinking, staff development, and a strong commitment to every student's success.

You will prioritise quality teaching, foster talent, and build a collaborative culture that supports lifelong learning for all students.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a school context or education sector.
• Ability to drive improvement through effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Proven capacity to lead, mentor and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain strong relationships across the school community and with external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by prioritising high quality classroom teaching and building teacher capacity for sustained improvement.
• As the principal, lead with a strong moral purpose and a commitment to enabling every student to learn successfully and reach their full potential.
• Foster an environment where each learner’s talents are recognised, nurtured, and developed, equipping them with knowledge, skills, and values for lifelong success.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Relationship building

Change management

Instructional leadership

Job description

Department of Education in Western Australia seeks a principal who can lead with integrity, set high teaching standards, and strengthen partnerships across the school and community. The role requires strategic thinking, staff development, and a strong commitment to every student's success.

You will prioritise quality teaching, foster talent, and build a collaborative culture that supports lifelong learning for all students.