Principal

Advertised Vacancy Number: PR1043912

This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

About the Role

Useless Loop Primary School is looking for a dedicated and passionate Principal, who is committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students.

Useless Loop Primary School caters to students from Kindergarten to Year 11 and serves approximately 20 students - the children of employees working at Shark Bay Resources - 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. The school has a strong focus on improving school attendance and engagement programs, along with a clear focus on literacy and numeracy to ensure every student achieves success.

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. 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 will have a strong understanding of leading a culturally responsive school, valuing the local Aboriginal community, and will work with the community to ensure there is a partnership between school and the community.

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 through the Public School Review and lead high-quality teaching and learning practices for all K–11 students.

The principal will build strategic networks with other schools, local agencies, and services in the community to benefit school programs. Useless Loop Primary School is part of the Desert Coast Network and is committed to the Midwest Targeted Teaching Program based on evidence-based practice.

The school has developed extensive programs to support all students, including those with complex needs and students with a disability. The principal will lead a clear focus in Student Wellbeing and Care: future directions to ensure the needs of all students are catered for. The principal will have excellent interpersonal and public relations skills, whilst understanding the importance of working with the local community.

About Useless Loop Primary School

Find out more about Useless Loop Primary School by visiting UselessLoopPS.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 Lisa Criddle, Director of Education, on 9956 1600, or Lisa.Criddle@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 welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form that includes details of 2 work related referees (one being your current line manager), and attach the following:

• A 4 page statement addressing the selection criteria (found in the attached JDF), in context of the role and business needs of the school;
• A CV of up to 4 pages that includes your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.

Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact us for assistance on 08 9264 8317.

Subsequent Appointments

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 5 August 2026.