Principal

Shelley Primary School · Shelley, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

19 October 2026

25 days remaining

Posted 22 Sep 2026

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About Shelley Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

39.2

25.4 teaching · 13.8 non-teaching

Students per teacher

17.3:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

439

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

65%

Girls vs boys

210 girls · 229 boys

48%
52%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1066039

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

This position is being advertised as part of a new recruitment process for principal positions. The requirements at application stage include a mandatory CV template, and a recorded response via the Vieple video platform. Please refer to the attached Applicant Instruction Guide for further information and guidance about the 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 knowledge, skills, and values needed for lifelong success. You demonstrate an understanding of the power of education to overcome disadvantage and are committed to supporting the growth and wellbeing of every student.

You will build and sustain strong, purposeful relationships across the school community and with external stakeholders, recognising that achieving the school’s mission requires collective effort. Your leadership will promote a cohesive and inclusive school culture focused on meeting the diverse learning needs of all students and enabling them to thrive.

A key aspect of this role involves strategically allocating and developing resources - including time, staff expertise, funding, facilities, policies, and partnerships - to maximise student outcomes and strengthen teaching and learning across the school.

You will drive continuous improvement by prio…

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