This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Leda Education Support Centre (ESC) is committed to providing a safe, inclusive learning environment where all students can achieve their potential. Leda ESC was opened in 1992. Our school population lives in the southwestern corridor filtering into Baldivis and Settlers Hills and outlying areas. Leda ESC caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 who have been diagnosed with an Intellectual Disability, Global Development Delay and/or Autism with a demonstrated high educational need.
Leda ESC shares a site with Leda Primary School. Staff across both schools work hard to develop and maintain productive, collaborative relationships that benefit all students. Integration forms an important part of student programs and opportunities are sought through a collaborative teaching approach across both schools.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.ledaesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
At Leda ESC, the Associate Principal will become a valued member of a committed and experienced leadership team working collaboratively to support students with a range of disabilities including Autism and Intellectual Disabilities. The successful applicant should be an approachable and credible leader who communicates effectively, builds strong relationships and leads with consistency, empathy and purpose.
This role suits a leader who is ideally enthusiastic, resilient and solutions‑focused, with a strong capacity to respond proactively to the needs of staff and students. A particular emphasis is placed on supporting students with complex disabilities, trauma backgrounds and high individual needs. The Associate Principal should actively contribute to the promotion of a calm, inclusive and supportive school environment, leading improvement initiatives that enhance student wellbeing, engagement and learning outcomes.
The Associate Principal holds significant responsibility for driving excellence in teaching and learning across the school. This includes leading the implementation and monitoring of whole‑school priorities aligned with the Leda ESC Business Plan. Working closely with staff, the successful applicant will guide the consistent application of agreed pedagogical practices, ensuring clarity, shared understanding and high expectations. A key focus of the role is the ongoing development and embedding of the school’s pedagogical framework, including the effective implementation of approaches such as Explicit Instruction.
A strong knowledge of inclusive education and disability is important. Experience in areas such as, Disability Resource System (DRS) processes, Special Educational Needs (SEN) reporting, attendance monitoring and trauma‑informed practice will be viewed very favourably. The successful applicant will ideally display a deep commitment to equity, inclusion and student‑centred practice, aligned with the school values.
Applicants who are passionate about inclusive education, who want to make a meaningful contribution to the education of children with special needs and who is eager to play a key role in shaping the ongoing success of Leda ESC, are strongly encouraged to apply.
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 Kelly Barker, Principal, on (08) 9414 2080 or emailing Kelly.Barker@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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) 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/SS1041542
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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 25 May 2026
