We are seeking to establish a pool of Associate Principal for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At Landsdale Gardens Primary School, we understand the importance of every child having a strong sense of belonging and feeling safe and valued. We will ensure that each and every student will be known by all staff and will feel strongly connected to their peers, their teachers, and the school environment. We will provide a strong pastoral care approach that supports the social and emotional health and wellbeing of all our students.
Find out more about our school by visiting landsdalegardensps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Suitable applicants would support the Principal in leading a school environment that excels in its care for students and their families. They would foster positive relationships and partnerships with students, staff, and the broader school community, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. The role requires an innovative and strategic thinker with a high level of ICT proficiency.
Suitable applicants would be required to promote, model and maintain high expectations and, in collaboration with the principal, should lead evidence based whole school approaches in teaching, learning and instruction, as well as student services, for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Importantly, you should lead and support others to create the conditions to continually enhance the quality of teaching and learning, resulting in improved student outcomes.
Suitable applicants should work closely with the leadership team to support a clearly articulated strategic direction that is informed by extensive and rigorous data analysis, is evidence based, and is focused on continually improving students’ academic, social, and emotional progress. You should effectively support a nuanced balance of explicit teaching and play-based learning in the early years and should support and lead a clearly defined lesson design across all phases of learning, ensuring effective student engagement.
The ability to establish genuine, positive and caring relationships with our students is paramount. Knowledge, understanding and experience in leading Instructional Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning, support of Students at Educational Risk (SAER), Special Education Needs (SEN) planning and coaching, mentoring and working as part of a professional learning community is essential. The suitable applicant should be culturally responsive and respect and celebrate diversity.
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 Natasha Doyle, Principal on (08) 6401 8150 or natasha.doyle-stone@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 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).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP1009272
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 February 2026
