Principal

Christmas Island District High School · Christmas Island, WA

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

24 August 2026

16 days remaining

Posted 7 Aug 2026

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About Christmas Island District High School

Enrolment

273

Total students

52%

Boys

48%

Girls

Staffing

33.1

Teaching FTE

10.0

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

996

ICSEA value

45th percentile · Average SES

Diversity

71%

EAL/D Background

1%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1059631

This is initially a 12 month fixed term, full time appointment commencing Term 1, 2027 with the possibility of a further 24 month extension. 

Prior to the conclusion of the initial 12 month appointment, (usually during Term 3), a further 24 month extension may be offered subject to mutual agreement between the appointee and Director of Education.   

Where the appointee holds a substantive position, any extension will be subject to the usual requirement to seek line manager approval to be released for the further period. 

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a new recruitment process for principal positions. The requirements at application stage include a character limited written application using a mandatory CV template, and a recorded response via the Vieple video platform. A further assessment stage will occur for shortlisted applicants only.  

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the application instructions. Your written application must be provided using the CV template only. Written application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

Refer to the Applicant Instruction Guide attached to this advertisement for further information about the application process.

About the Role

As the principal, you will lead with a strong moral purpose and a commitment to enabling every student to learn successfully and reach their full potential. You will foster an environment where each learner’s talents are recognised, nurtured, and developed, equipping them with the knowled…

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