Advertised Vacancy Number: PR979980
This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025
About the Role
Newton Moore Senior High School is seeking a student-focused and collaborative leader to foster a school culture that promotes positive relationships among students, and between students and staff. The successful applicant will actively engage parents and the broader community in the educational work of the school.
As Principal, you will demonstrate innovation and creativity in developing systems and structures that support both the academic achievement and wellbeing of students. You will lead continuous school improvement with a strong focus on enhancing instructional practices and teacher pedagogy. A key responsibility will be to build strong networks with external agencies, other schools, and community services to enrich school programs and provide holistic support for students.
The successful candidate will also drive ongoing improvements in the school’s cultural responsiveness, with a particular emphasis on sustaining a whole-school commitment to improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal students.
About Newton Moore Senior High School
Find out more about Newton Moore Senior High School by visiting newtonmooreshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For Further Job Related Information
Full details of the role, including selection criteria and eligibility and training requirements, are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more specific information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Dainon Couzic, Director of Education, on 9791 0300 or dainon.couzic@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.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form that includes details of 2 work related referees (one being your current line manager), and attach the following:
- A 4 page statement addressing the selection criteria (found in the attached JDF), in context of the role and business needs of the school;
- A CV of up to 5 pages that includes your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact us for assistance on 08 9264 8317.
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 14 August 2025.
