Principal

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.

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.

As a new school serving the rapidly growing Vasse community, Vasse West Primary School presents a significant opportunity to establish a strong educational foundation, a positive school culture and a clear direction for ongoing improvement. The role requires a collaborative and forward-thinking leader with the capacity to establish effective school structures and build staff capability. The successful applicant will be expected to provide strategic and instructional leadership, establishing high expectations and consistent, evidence-informed teaching practices aligned with the Department of Education’s strategic priorities. A strong focus on student achievement, wellbeing, inclusion and care will be central to developing a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.

A key priority will be building a shared school identity and establishing strong relationships with staff, families and the broader community. The principal will also be expected to develop purposeful partnerships with neighbouring primary schools and the local secondary college, contributing to a connected educational community that supports continuity of learning, effective student transitions and improved outcomes for all students.

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.

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 Thursday, 19 November 2026.