Principal in Albany

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

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 will build and sustain strong, purposeful relationships across the school community, School Board 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 requirement of this role will be to continue and build upon partnerships with the community as part of improving outcomes for all students. This includes partnerships with other agencies, School Board and the wider community. 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.

At Little Grove Primary School, we endeavour to excel in providing every student with a pathway to a successful future. Since commencing operations in 1997, we have built a strong reputation as a proud Independent Public School with a small-town feel, nestled beside the pristine Princess Royal Harbour in Albany, Western Australia. Our commitment is to realise the potential of all students through a balanced education that addresses academic, social, emotional and physical development guided by our core values of Learning, Care, Excellence and Equity.

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 Little Grove Primary School by visiting LittleGrovePS.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

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.

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.

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 Monday, 9 November 2026.