Goldfields Education Region Coolgardie Primary School Principal 00005966 Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: PR856603
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 between students and staff, and, 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
School priorities include Evidence Based Whole School Literacy and Numeracy, Positive Behaviour in School, Trauma Informed Practice and STEAM based Learning.
Students are encouraged to become exceptional community members through such expectations as caring for others, showing sportsmanship, and finding fair solutions to problems. The staff of CPS are committed to ensuring that students are an asset to our small community, by teaching them to be kind, resilient and respectful and acknowledging their efforts in demonstrating these values.
Coolgardie Primary School prides itself on the inclusion of outside agencies providing students with the opportunities to meet others through social networking. The shire of Coolgardie has been supportive of the school with monetary grants to the P&C and loaning equipment. The staff are very supportive of children ensuring they have plenty of activities after school and during term breaks. The school has an active and supportive P&C.
For additional information about Coolgardie Primary School please visit .
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 :
1. Effective leadership in teaching and learning
2. Developing self and others
3. Leading improvement, innovation and change
4. Leading the management of the school
5. 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.