Associate Principal

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

Goollelal Primary School (PS) is seeking an innovative, knowledgeable and committed Associate Principal to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader with the personal qualities and professional expertise to work collaboratively, inspire others, and help drive whole-school improvement aligned with our current Business Plan.

As a key member of the leadership team, you would play a pivotal role in enhancing workforce effectiveness by building strong, trusting relationships with staff, students, and our highly engaged parent community. Exceptional interpersonal skills are highly desirable, along with the ability to communicate with clarity, empathy and professionalism.

Find out more about our school by visiting goollelalps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally:

• Display a deep understanding of current research and evidence-based practice, particularly in explicit instruction balanced with experiential learning, to guide high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
• Lead and support whole-school initiatives that positively impact student outcomes, with a strong focus on English and Mathematics.
• Build and sustain collaborative, high-performing teams, ensuring consistency in planning, teaching and assessment practices across the school.
• Facilitate professional learning, using student data analysis to inform planning, refine teaching strategies and drive continuous improvement.
• Support teacher growth through coaching, modelling, feedback and reflective practice, fostering a culture of professional accountability and development.
• Promote and support student mental health and wellbeing, with an understanding of policies and practices that enable success for all students.
• Manage the Students Services portfolio, including knowledge of disability data collection and inclusive education practices.
• Lead and support staff in delivering differentiated curriculum, meeting the needs of students at risk as well as those requiring extension.

We are looking for a relational leader who ideally:

• Thrives in a collaborative environment and builds strong partnerships with a highly invested parent community.
• Balances professionalism with warmth and approachability.
• Is committed to excellence in teaching and learning and brings energy, optimism and a positive outlook to leadership.
• Values connection, community, and a good laugh along the way.
• Has a sense of humour

Early Childhood experience is desirable but not essential.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to view the school website and current Business Plan prior to applying.

If you are a passionate and forward-thinking leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we welcome your application to join the Goollelal PS community.

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. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rachelle Lorimer, Principal, on (08) 6207 2100 or by emailing rachelle.lorimer@education.wa.edu.au.

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 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

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 t