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

Mount Pleasant Primary School (PS) is a Level 5 Independent Public School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, with a clear vision focused on excellence in teaching and learning. We strive to provide the tools for lifelong learning and long-term happiness, empowering socially aware, resilient and critical thinkers. We believe that every student is capable of successful learning.

Mount Pleasant PS is entering an exciting new phase of school improvement, led by an administration team committed to building a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement. We are proud of our strong, positive and collegiate professional culture, where staff work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for students. Our highly capable and experienced staff are committed to reflective practice, collaboration and ongoing professional growth, creating an environment where both students and staff can thrive.

Find out more about our school by visiting Mount Pleasant Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

The Deputy Principal is a pivotal member of our executive leadership team, working in close partnership with the Principal to provide strategic, educational and operational leadership across Mount Pleasant Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly capable educational leader to join the new leadership team and play a significant role in the next phase of the school's improvement journey. The successful applicant should display a proven capacity to lead sustainable school improvement by building trust, fostering collaboration and creating genuine staff commitment to a shared vision. They should be an influential leader who inspires confidence, develops others and successfully leads change through strong relationships and evidence-informed practice.

Ideally, the successful applicant will possess exceptional organisational skills and the ability to balance strategic priorities with the day-to-day operational demands of a large school. They should be proactive, solutions-focused and capable of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a cohesive team. A strong work ethic, sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities are highly desirable.

The Deputy Principal provides leadership across all areas including curriculum, student services and school operations. They support the Student Services portfolio, overseeing the implementation of effective Tier 2 and Tier 3 intervention processes while working alongside staff to strengthen inclusive practices that improve outcomes for all students.

An ability to lead evidence-informed curriculum improvement is advantageous. The successful applicant should possess strong knowledge of high-impact teaching practices aligned with the Department of Education's Quality Teaching Strategy and have the capacity to provide instructional leadership through coaching, classroom observation, feedback and the delivery of professional learning.

Expertise in literacy and numeracy improvement is highly desirable, while experience in Digital Technologies including BYOD and Elastik along with instructional coaching will be highly regarded. The successful applicant should also exhibit the ability to lead projects and organisational change, implementing whole-school systems that improve efficiency, consistency and student outcomes. Experience leading the implementation of the Compass platform will be an advantage.

As a key member of the executive team, the Deputy Principal will contribute to strategic planning, policy development, timetabling, school events, camps, workforce management and organisational systems. They will use data strategically to monitor progress, evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement through measurable outcomes.

Above all, the successful applicant should be a collaborative leader who values professional relationships, contributes positively to a strong and positive school culture and is committed to achieving excellence for every student through high expectations, shared responsibility and continuous improvement.

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 Serena Gosnay, Principal on (08) 9237 2850 or emailing Serena.Gosnay@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 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/SA1060823

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 Friday, 14 August 2026