We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principal’s for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Greenfields Primary School (PS) is a progressive school who is leading the way in academic excellence and high-quality teaching. Greenfields PS has strong community links and has a consistent positive behaviour ethos and focuses on health and wellbeing for all. As our newest member of the team, there will be many opportunities for leading whole-school programs as we intend on becoming a lead school in explicit teaching within the next three years. Our motto, “Together We Grow”, is entwined into everything we do and drives our Strategic Directions Document as you work with our whole community in fostering our students’ personal growth, self-confidence and educational outcomes.

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

The Role

Greenfields PS is ideally seeking an innovative, relational and highly skilled Curriculum Deputy Principal to lead and strengthen our ongoing work in teaching, learning and student achievement. Greenfields PS has displayed strong literacy results over a sustained longitudinal timeframe, reflecting a consistent whole-school approach and a commitment to evidence-informed practice. Our success has been built through a low-variance approach to literacy instruction, with a clear and consistent instructional model across classrooms, supported by approaches including Sounds-Write, Heggerty, Tracks to Literacy, Syntax Project and General Knowledge units. Suitable applicants should be able to build on this strong foundation and continue the sustained success of our students.

Key responsibilities of the Curriculum Deputy may include building teacher capability and ensuring high-quality literacy instruction is consistently implemented across the school. This should include working alongside both new and existing staff through coaching, professional learning, modelling, observation and feedback. Suitable applicants would support the effective use of assessment and data to identify student need and ensure that intervention and classroom support are closely connected, enabling students to receive timely, targeted and evidence-informed support. We value a leader who can translate research into practical classroom approaches and develop the confidence and expertise of teachers to deliver these consistently and effectively.

At Greenfields PS, curriculum leadership is about sustaining what works while continually building our collective capacity to improve. Suitable applicants should work collaboratively with teachers and middle leaders to strengthen curriculum planning, assessment, intervention and pedagogy, while ensuring alignment with the school's strategic priorities. We are ideally seeking a visible, approachable and instructional leader who can build on our established literacy success, support staff at all stages of their careers and maintain a culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who wants to contribute to a school with a proven track record of sustained literacy improvement and a strong commitment to evidence-informed teaching.

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 Paul Gallash, Principal, on (08) 9586 0600 or emailing Paul.Gallash@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 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: IPS/DP1063355

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 25 September 2026