We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Why Leinster Community School?

At Leinster Community School, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships, maintaining high expectations, and providing students with the opportunities they need to succeed from kindergarten through to Year 12. Our staff enjoy a collaborative and supportive culture, excellent facilities, and the chance to be part of a close-knit community where educators are valued both professionally and personally. Professional learning for our staff is prioritised and encouraged.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

Discover Leinster

Leinster is the only closed BHP mining town in Western Australia. Often described as a ‘oasis in the desert’, Leinster really is a hidden gem in the Northern Goldfields, Leinster offers an exceptional lifestyle, combining a close-knit community with modern recreational facilities, affordable living, and easy access to Perth. Staff living in Leinster enjoy a range of benefits, including four return flights to Perth per calendar quarter, subsidised accommodation and reduced rental costs, housing options for singles, couples and families, free access to reformer Pilates classes, group fitness and gym classes, a fully equipped gymnasium and swimming pool facilities

Convenient local amenities include an IGA supermarket, medical centre, tavern and mechanical and automotive services.

Whether you're seeking adventure, a strong sense of community, or outstanding work-life balance, Leinster offers a lifestyle that surprises many first-time visitors. Find out more about the Leinster Township here.

The Role

Leinster Community School is seeking passionate, innovative and student-focused leaders to join our Level 3 Deputy Principal Pool. Leinster Community School provides high-quality teaching and learning programs that support every student to achieve success. We encourage our students to shine.

As a member of the leadership team, Deputy Principals play a key role in leading school improvement, supporting staff development, building positive relationships and maintaining a strong focus on student achievement, wellbeing and engagement.

Working closely with the Principal and leadership team, Deputy Principals will provide educational leadership across K-12 programs, lead and support whole-school curriculum, support student wellbeing, attendance and behaviour processes, build positive partnerships with families and the wider community, use evidence and data to inform decision-making and improve student outcomes, contribute to a positive, collaborative culture and teach within their area of expertise as part of their leadership role. Strengths in instructional coaching, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and restorative practices are also important to this role, and applicants who display these capabilities will be highly regarded.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking leaders who demonstrate strong instructional leadership capabilities, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, can build positive relationships with staff, students and families, are committed to continuous improvement and reflective practice, thrive in remote and regional settings and value community engagement and lead with integrity, optimism and a student-centred mindset.

Highly Desirable Teaching Areas

While applications from all experienced educators will be considered, applicants with expertise in the following learning areas are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Secondary English
• Humanities and Social Sciences (HaSS)
• Health and Physical Education
• Music
• Visual Arts

Experience in teaching across multiple year levels will be highly regarded.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $10 210 a year
• District allowance of $2 734 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks vacation leave (school holidays)
• Subsidised housing where applicable
• Airconditioning Subsidy
• Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
• Vehicle relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Samantha Siney, Principal on (08) 9037 9086 or emailing samantha.siney@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.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position reflecting the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
2. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
3. Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
4. Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

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

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP1063570

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 14 September 2026