This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

Leeming Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School that is committed to selecting the very best staff who are the right fit for our school and community. We strive for excellence, and we provide innovative professional learning opportunities for our staff so they can experience ongoing professional growth.

At Leeming SHS, we are committed to nurturing students who finish secondary education ready to meet the future with confidence, compassion, and a curious mind.
Our dedicated team of educators is committed to helping students identify their individual strengths and explore pathways that match their goals and interests. To promote students' well-being and encourage a balanced lifestyle, we incorporate the PERMAH framework into various parts of our curriculum.

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

The Role

Leeming SHS is ideally looking for an experienced administrator to join their Executive Team as Deputy Principal - Operations. The ideal applicant should possess exceptional communication and leadership abilities, collaborating closely with the Senior Leadership Team, especially with Heads of Learning Areas (HOLAs) and Program Coordinators. This role is crucial in guiding the school's ongoing improvement efforts. The successful applicant should be highly motivated, relationship-oriented, and committed to developing timetables and operational processes that ensure every student has a pathway to a successful future.

The role may include:

• Timetabling (Creation, adjustment, maintenance, Oversight of student and teacher allocation)
• Working with Student Service Managers and the Pathway Manager to ensure students have access to subject pathways which suit their needs
• Kaartdijin rollout (coordination of phased Compass rollout as specified in planning)
• Reporting to parents (assessment outlines SCSA compliance and uploads)
• Exam timetables 10,11/12 (planning, development, rollout)
• Staff PD, whole school (development of whole-school PD to meet the direction of the school)
• NAPLAN and Specialist program testing
• Line managing a range of Learning Areas, including Performance Development.
• Other identified operational processes to ensure the efficient running of school processes.

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 Matthew Paton, Principal, on (08) 9237 6800 or emailing matthew.paton@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Matthew Paton on 0409 686 030 or email matthew.paton@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/DP1064403

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 Wednesday, 14 October 2026