This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027.

Burrendah Primary School (PS) is in Willetton and serves an aspirational and multicultural community who move to the area because of the reputation of local schools for academic success. Our proximity to Willetton Senior High School, Castlereagh School, the Willetton Stadium, and a thriving commercial precinct mean community relationships and networks are a key to our success. Our students are high achieving and motivated to learn which contributes to a beautiful school environment. Our school is well known for its exceptional academic enrichment programs, and multicultural engagement initiatives.

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

The Role

Burrendah PS is seeking a permanent full-time K-6 Deputy Principal. 

At Burrendah PS we are aiming to create a culture of high achievement where there is a relentless focus on learning success for every student and staff member are committed to working together to reflect and improve their teaching practice. We wish to embed strategies to empower staff and develop processes for distributed leadership which create a shared understanding and ownership of school improvement strategies. We seek a Deputy Principal with the skills, experience, and personal attributes to support this vision.  

The successful applicant will ideally work as an active member of the leadership team and be able to display the flexibility to work in different areas aligned with the school's strategic priorities in the coming years. They will ideally have a pivotal role in contributing to the achievement of our recent Public School Review Recommendations for Teacher Quality and Student Achievement and should be able to display a proven ability to support teachers in differentiating the WA Curriculum to achieve outcomes and manage complex and sustainable change, while ideally displaying strong interpersonal skills and high-level communication skills to develop the capacity of others while winning over and uniting staff to work together to achieve common goals. Previous experience in leading portfolios such as years 3-6, Mathematics, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D), Gifted and Talented education, and specialist programs would be considered desirable.

We are ideally seeking a leader who is passionate about establishing and maintaining relationships with all staff, our parents and community who represent diverse communities of different cultural language backgrounds, and broader educational networks. They should be a team player, highly motivated, be able to display initiative to solve complex problems, and will ideally also possess a high level of organisational and time management skills. The successful applicant will ideally be passionate about their own professional growth and willing to reflect and apply feedback to continuously improve.

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 Sheri Evans, Principal on (08) 9266 6200 or emailing Sheri.Evans@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, a 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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

• A five (5) 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/DP1069376

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, 20 November 2026