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 qualified 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 Munglinup Primary School
Munglinup Primary School is situated in a farming area between Esperance (108km) and Ravensthorpe (80km). Our school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, and our small size provides a warm and welcoming learning environment for our students.
We, as a school community foster a safe, respectful and inclusive environment where every child is empowered to persist and achieve their personal best.
Find out more about Munglinup Primary School by visiting MunglinupPrimarySchool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
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.
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.
For more information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Nathan Morton, Director of Education, on ********* .
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday 4 September ****
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📌 Principal (Perth)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Perth