Description:
Mid West Education Region Mingenew Primary School Principal 00034400 Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number : PR851310
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
About the Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a school culture that promotes positive relationships between students and staff, while also engaging parents and the wider community in the educational work of the school. The Principal is responsible for being innovative and creative in the establishment of systems and structures to foster academic development and improvements in social and emotional development for students, as well as engaging a diverse school community in the educational programs of the school. They will possess a commitment to continuous school improvement and development of the instructional program, particularly the pedagogy of beginning teachers, and building networks with other agencies, other schools, and services in the community to benefit school programs.
The Principal supports the Department’s objectives for the public education and training of students in Western Australia. The role of the Principal is to lead and manage the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the education of all students in a community through the deployment of resources provided by the Department of Education and the school community.
About Us
Mingenew Primary School welcomes students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and is south of Geraldton. It is situated in a very supportive local community with an active P&C and School Council, who work in harmony with staff to maximise the academic and social outcomes for students. There are currently over 80 students enrolled at the school.
At Mingenew Primary School staff are committed to providing students with a learning environment that promotes resilience, optimism, confidence and self-efficacy.
For additional information about Mingenew Primary School please visit or .
Selection Criteria
To be suitable for this role, you will need to address the following selection criteria and demonstrate the five professional practises particular to the role of a Principal. You will also be expected to illustrate your capacity in the three leadership requirements “vision and values, knowledge and understanding, and personal qualities, social and interpersonal skills” as identified and detailed in the :
- Effective leadership in teaching and learning
- Developing self and others
- Leading improvement, innovation and change
- Leading the management of the school
- Engaging and working with the community
Applications will be assessed against the selection criteria identified in the Job Description Form (JDF) for the position. The business needs and context of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached JDF.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.