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

Meadow Springs Education Support Centre (ESC) are an Indpendent Public School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school has a high percentage of students with Autism and Complex Communication Needs. We have an ethos of working together, caring for others, developing positive relationships, taking pride in our achievements and maximising the educational opportunities for all children as we work to “discover our potential together”.

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

The Role

Meadow Springs ESC is seeking a committed and knowledgeable Deputy Principal to work closely with the Principal, Deputy Principals, staff, students and the school. You should have the skills to work collaboratively with others developing strong relationships at all levels. As a Deputy Principal, you should have effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, with an ability to develop constructive, respectful, and positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider community. Being on a shared site you should build and maintain positive relationships with the mainstream admin team and promote our Meadow Springs Schools “Two Schools One Community” ethos.

The successful applicant should have the innovation and capacity to provide instructional leadership enabling staff to implement the strategies outlined in the business plan and achieve the school’s vision and targets. Your  specific responsibilities will include the Maths Curriculum, PBS Committee and the Senior Cluster leader.  The successful applicant may also assist in additional areas such as behaviour management, disability resourcing, data collection, medical support and coordination of whole school events. Roles and responsibilities will be negotiated with input from the Principal and Deputy Principals which will provide greater clarity.

As a leader you should have capacity to build and support class teams to deliver consistent practice across the school in keeping with our school vision and values. Proven ability in mentoring and developing new teachers and those that have moved into education support from mainstream would be welcomed. A high level of interpersonal skills to support staff working in a complex school environment including the ability to coach, mentor, demonstrate active listening skills, show empathy & care and support with conflict resolution will be highly regarded.

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 Gwen Evans, Principal, on (08) 9584 7450, or emailing gwen.evans@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 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 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/DP1035672 

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 Monday, 10 August 2026