Principal

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

15 May 2026

14 days remaining

Posted 30 Apr 2026

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About Newman Senior High School

Enrolment

357

Total students

52%

Boys

48%

Girls

Staffing

31.0

Teaching FTE

19.6

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

901

ICSEA value

11th percentile · Lower SES

Diversity

40%

EAL/D Background

26%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1040406

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

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.

Principals are 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.

Principals 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.

About Newman Senior High School

Find out more about Newman Senior High School by visiting NewmanSHS.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 Ashley King, Director of Education, on 9185 0111 or Ashley.King@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 welc…

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