Principal

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

18 May 2026

12 days remaining

Posted 5 May 2026

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About Meekatharra District High School

Enrolment

104

Total students

53%

Boys

47%

Girls

Staffing

14.8

Teaching FTE

11.0

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

672

ICSEA value

1st percentile · Lower SES

Diversity

72%

EAL/D Background

95%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1039773

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

About the Role

Meekatharra District High School, a K – 12 school, is seeking an innovative and dedicated leader for the role of Principal.

The school serves a community of approximately 100 students and their families within a caring and supportive environment. The successful applicant will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a school culture that promotes positive relationships between students and staff, whilst engaging parents and the wider community in the educational work of the school.

As the principal, you will work to ensure teachers are supported to create learning environments that promote the academic progress and achievement of every student. You will be an instructional leader with an understanding of current practices to continue the focus on high impact teaching and evidence-based practice. Proven experience in setting the optimal conditions for teachers to cater to students with diverse learning needs through data informed practice is highly desirable.

The principal is responsible for using innovation and creativity to establish systems and structures fostering academic achievement to nurture the social and emotional development of students, whilst engaging the school community within educational programs of the school. You will possess a commitment to continuous school improvement and lead the high-quality teaching and learning practices. The principal will build strategic networks with other schools, local agencies, and services in the community to be…

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