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

Christmas Island District High School is located 360 kilometres southwest of Java and 2600 kilometres northwest of Perth. We cater for approximately 300 students from Pre-primary to Year 12 on our main site and more than 20 Kindergarten students at the Tom Patterson Kindergarten Centre.

Our school is well resourced, and extra support is provided to classes in the areas of literacy, numeracy, as well as pastoral care. Our commitment to valuing the home languages of the island means that students are offered the opportunity to learn either Mandarin or Bahasa Malay languages.

Find out more about our school by visiting Christmas Island District High School or Schools Online

The Role

The Deputy Principal will build staff capability through coaching and mentoring, lead the analysis of student and whole-school performance data, and support targeted differentiation to improve student progress and achievement. An innovative and evidence-informed approach to improving outcomes is highly important to succeed in the role. The position may include a teaching load of up to 0.4 FTE.

In collaboration with the Principal, the Deputy Principals provides educational leadership across the school and community, promoting the school’s vision, values and priorities. They would build strong relationships with students, staff, families and the wider community and foster a positive school culture that supports engagement, wellbeing and learning.

The Deputy Principal supports the development and implementation of the school’s strategic and operational plans and assists the principal to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Department policies and procedures. The role also contributes to the effective management of financial, physical and human resources.

A key focus is strategic leadership of the senior school, including curriculum, course and cohort management, student wellbeing and pathways. Responsibilities include senior school data and reporting systems, development of the Kindergarten to Year 12 timetable, and leadership of Vocational Education Training (VET) programs and Registered Training Organisations (RTO) partnerships to ensure students are supported to achieve successful pathways beyond school.

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 Amy Luetich, Secondary Deputy 7 - 10, on (08) 9164 8546 or emailing amy.luetich@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• A three (3) 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: SS/DP1057219

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 September 2026