At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to support diverse learners in a collaborative school environment.
- Company: Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre, dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking team committed to equity and diversity.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on students' lives and foster an inclusive school culture.
- Qualifications: Experience in education leadership and understanding of diverse disabilities.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 $ per year.
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency. At Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre (SHS ESC), we pride ourselves in providing quality education to all our students in an environment that is welcoming, supportive and challenging. Our programs are designed specifically to meet the individual needs of all students.
The Role
Rockingham SHS ESC is seeking a dynamic and motivated Associate Principal to join our executive leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our vision of Building Independent Futures for students with a diverse range of needs in our community. The successful applicant will join an established leadership team and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, foster collaboration and lead with clarity and purpose. This role requires a motivated, energetic and resilient leader who is proactive in responding to the needs of staff and students, particularly those with complex needs.
The Associate Principal will play a critical role in fostering a positive, inclusive school culture and leading sustainable improvement through effective change management, with a clear focus on student outcomes, wellbeing and engagement. Associate Principals play a key role in leading teaching and learning at Rockingham SHS ESC, ensuring the successful implementation of whole school approaches and achievement of Business Plan targets.
The successful applicant will be strategic and collaborative, committed to fostering a culture aligned to the school’s values of respect, responsibility, resilience and safety. They will lead the development, implementation and refinement of whole school pedagogical practices, processes and systems, including the continued creation of a clear pedagogical playbook to ensure approaches such as Explicit Instruction are implemented with fidelity. The role also involves leading the collaborative design and implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum whilst promoting professional growth through instructional coaching and observation.
Our school has a strong commitment to collaborative practice through High Performing Teams (HPT), and the Associate Principal will be expected to lead and model this approach, strengthening team effectiveness, consistency and collective efficacy. As a member of the Student Services team, the Associate Principal will support a coordinated, multi-tiered approach to student wellbeing, including case management of Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports. A deep understanding of students with diverse disabilities is essential. Experience in timetabling, Disability Resource System (DRS), SEN reporting, attendance processes and trauma informed practice is highly desirable.
If you are passionate about inclusive education and committed to making a meaningful difference, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated, forward-thinking leadership team.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.
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.
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package. Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Associate Principal – Education Support employer: jobs.wa.gov.au
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