Associate Principal - Upper Years
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
12 October 2026
Posted 25 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Northam Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
38.5
20.6 teaching · 17.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
325
Indigenous students
17%
Language other than English
18%
Girls vs boys
156 girls · 169 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a 24 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency
At Northam Primary School (PS), we cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and currently have just over 300 students. Our students come from the local town and from the outlying farms and rural properties.
Our school fosters a safe and inclusive learning environment; we focus on building positive relationships with students, parents, carers and with the wider community. Our staff, comprising of newly graduated teachers through to teachers with many years of experience and dedicated non-teaching staff, work together to develop individual potential through excellence in education. We have specialist teachers in science, visual arts, Noongar language and physical education.
We aim to provide our students with a well-rounded high-quality education. We believe in developing the understandings, skills and attitudes relevant to individual needs, enabling students to fulfil their potential and contribute positively to the development of our society.
Find out more about our school by visiting northamps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are looking for a collaborative and dedicated professional who displays exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, values strong relationships with staff, students, and families, and is committed to achieving the best possible educational outcomes for all students.
The Associate Principal will work closely with the Leadership Team and staff to foster a school-wide, growth-focused culture. The successful candidate will id…