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

Baldivis is a rapidly growing semi-rural residential suburb 46 kilometres south of Perth. Our school has a proud tradition serving the Baldivis community for over 100 years.

Our values are reflected through our school motto of “We Care.”

*Culture – we establish a positive and encouraging culture that inspires learning and confidence. We advance student learning by having excellent teaching in every classroom and believe all students have the capacity to be successful.

*Achievement – we have high expectations of our students and ourselves. We set high standards of achievement, and we motivate and engage students to reach ambitious goals and to be adaptive to change.

*Relationships – we treat all individuals with care, and our relationships are based on trust, mutual respect and acceptance of responsibility.

*Every Student – We strive to support every student to be a successful learner.

Our 2027 – 2029 Business Plan will emphasise every student deserves to learn in a calm and engaging environment where high-quality teaching and learning are prioritised.

Find out more about our school by visiting baldivisps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

We are seeking a Deputy Principal who will lead with care, purpose and a strong commitment to student success.

The Deputy Principal will lead the middle and upper primary team and will work collaboratively with the Principal, Deputy Principals, staff, students and the community to lead school improvement and sustain a culture of excellence. We are seeking a leader who values innovation and demonstrates a commitment to the implementation of our strategic focus. Our new Business Plan 2027-2029 will be built around the key priority areas of Learning, Engagement and Well-being as we build connected and tiered approaches to maximise student learning.

The Deputy Principal would also focus on the following aspects as part of our Learning, Engagement and Well-being priorities:

• As part of the leadership team, lead the implementation of quality differentiated teaching practice to support effective universal practice
• Embed an evidence based tiered systems of support that consider and connect the well-being, engagement and learning needs of students.
• Identifies, plans and implements targeted and strategic supports that are informed by data and evidence.
• Builds capacity of school staff to better plan for and respond to the diverse needs of students.

Overall, the Deputy Principal should be an influential educational leader who combines strategic thinking with effective implementation, builds the capability of others and contributes positively to a culture of optimism, resilience, continuous improvement and sustained excellence.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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 Tom Burke, Principal on (08) 9523 5700 or emailing tom.burke@education.wa.edu.au

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
  • High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
  • 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).
  • 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/DP1064180

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.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 21 September 2026