We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2028. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies commencing during this period.

North Mandurah Primary School (PS) is ideally seeking highly capable, relational and improvement-focused Deputy Principals to join our leadership team. We are an inclusive Kindergarten to Year 6 school that also incorporates an Autism Specialised Learning Program.

Our diverse and welcoming school community is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to ensuring every child is seen, known and supported to achieve academic, social and personal success.

North Mandurah PS is engaged in sustained whole-school improvement focused on evidence-based teaching, inclusive practice, student wellbeing and consistent school-wide approaches. We are committed to building staff capability, strengthening collaboration and creating engaging, supportive learning environments in which every student is challenged to succeed.

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

The Role

The Deputy Principal should work collaboratively with the Principal, leadership team and staff to advance the school’s vision, Business Plan and strategic priorities. They would lead whole-school improvement across teaching and learning and student services, contributing to a culture of trust, excellence and shared responsibility.

Suitable applicants should display expertise in leading high-impact, evidence-based teaching and strengthening consistent approaches to curriculum, assessment and instruction. They should possess strong knowledge of explicit teaching, literacy and numeracy development and the purposeful use of data to identify priorities, monitor student progress and evaluate the impact of teaching and intervention.

Applicants would ideally have the capacity to lead professional learning, coach staff and facilitate effective collaboration. They would be able to support the consistent implementation of agreed whole-school approaches, strengthen collective responsibility for student outcomes and promote professional reflection and growth.

Suitable applicants should also display expertise in student services and inclusive education, including supporting students with diverse learning, behavioral, social, emotional and disability-related needs. They should have sound knowledge of early identification, case management, documented planning, reasonable adjustments, positive behavior support and multi-tiered systems of support. They will ideally work in partnership with teachers, education assistants, families, the school psychologist, specialist services and external agencies to ensure support is coordinated, responsive and maintains high expectations for every student.

We are ideally seeking visible, calm and relational leaders who exercise sound judgement, build trust and communicate effectively. Applicants should display the ability to establish respectful and productive partnerships with students, staff, families and the wider community.

As members of the executive leadership team, Deputy Principals would assist in contributing to the effective daily operation of the school, including the management of staff, resources, timetables, attendance, student behavior, duty of care and other operational priorities. They should be organised, adaptable and responsive to changing school needs.

Applicants should display strong capability across both teaching and learning and student services/Students At Educational Risk, together with the professional knowledge, relational leadership and operational skills required to contribute effectively as a whole-school leader.

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 Candice Eisenkoeck, Principal on (08) 9586 0800 or emailing candice.eisenkoeck@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Candice Eisenkoeck on 0448 029 328.

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
  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/DP1066780

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, 19 October 2026