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

Lead learning. Inspire excellence. Make an impact.

Are you an accomplished instructional leader with the ability, passion, and courage to lead quality teaching and improve student achievement?

Quairading District High School (QDHS) is seeking a dynamic, highly skilled, and collaborative Deputy Principal to lead our ambitious quality teaching and learning improvement agenda. This is an opportunity for an educational leader with demonstrated ability and/or experience in whole-school instructional, literacy and numeracy improvement, curriculum leadership, assessment, and evidence-informed teaching practices.

We welcome applications from experienced and aspiring school leaders who display the ability, commitment and potential to lead high-quality teaching, inspire others, and make a measurable difference to student learning.

We are seeking a leader who can translate educational research into effective classroom practice, build teacher capability, and lead sustainable improvements in student achievement and progress.

The School

Quairading DHS is a Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12) school located in the heart of the Wheatbelt, providing educational opportunities for 150 students. Our vision, creating learners for life – kaadadjiny kalyakoorl, and our commitment to finding the spark in every child underpin our aspirations for rural educational excellence.

Our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan identifies Quality Teaching and Learning as a fundamental driver of school improvement, supported by Quality Learning Environment, Quality Connections and Wellbeing. We are building a high-performing professional learning community where collaboration, instructional excellence, collective responsibility, and continuous improvement are central to our work. ‘ONE TEAM – Together is Better’ is how we lead, learn and succeed together while driving sustainable improvements in student achievement and progress.

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

The Role

As Deputy Principal – Quality Teaching, Student Achievement and Progress, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic and operational leadership for whole-school teaching and learning improvement across Kindergarten to Year 12.

You will lead the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the QDHS Quality Teaching Roadmap. Working in partnership with the principal, leadership team, and staff, you will build a culture of high expectations, evidence-informed teaching, professional growth, and accountability for student learning. An integral component of the role will be the line management, professional development and performance support of teaching and non-teaching staff, with responsibility for Primary School leadership.

Key leadership responsibilities:

• Whole-school literacy and numeracy improvement

Lead and manage consistent, evidence-informed whole-school approaches to literacy and numeracy. Display experience with, or substantial knowledge of, MultiLit, Talk for Writing, Learning Through Doing and high-impact literacy and numeracy strategies. Build teacher capability and ensure effective implementation, intervention, differentiation, and assessment to accelerate student learning.

• Instructional leadership and quality teaching

Lead the QDHS Quality Teaching Roadmap, embedding Teaching for Impact and consistent high-impact instructional practices. Display ability and/or experience in Teach Well approaches, professional learning communities, collaborative planning, and reflective teaching; support implementation of the QDHS Impact Coaching model through observation, feedback, coaching, and professional dialogue.

• Differentiation, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching

Lead inclusive, differentiated and culturally responsive teaching aligned with QDHS whole-school improvement priorities. Strengthen partnerships with Ballardong Noongar families and Elders to promote cultural safety, student engagement and authentic Aboriginal perspectives in learning. Build teacher capability to support EAL/D learners and students at educational risk through evidence-informed teaching, targeted intervention, and high expectations to improve student achievement and progress.

• Curriculum leadership, policy, and compliance

Lead whole-school curriculum planning, policy development, implementation, and review aligned with the Western Australian Curriculum K–12, School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements, Department of Education policies and procedures, and whole-school curriculum, assessment, and reporting expectations.

• Early Childhood Education leadership

Lead the QDHS Early Years Strategy, ensuring alignment with the Early Years Learning Framework, Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines, National Quality Standard and Western Australian Curriculum. Strengthen intentional teaching, evidence-informed literacy and numeracy instruction, purposeful play-based learning, assessment, and continuity of learning across the early years.

• Assessment, data, and student progress

Lead coherent whole-school assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting. Facilitate disciplined dialogue cycles to analyse evidence, identify priorities, inform instruction and intervention, and evaluate student progress. Support the implementation and use of Elastik, whilst leading consistent assessment, moderation and reporting to parents processes to evaluate teaching impact.

• Primary School leadership and management

Provide effective line management, instructional leadership, and operational oversight of the Primary School. Build a collaborative, high-performing team through clear expectations, performance development, coaching, professional learning and shared accountability. Work with the Executive Leadership Team to strengthen coherent K–12 approaches.

About you

You will ideally:

• Display the ability to lead and contribute to whole-school improvement in literacy, numeracy, quality teaching and student achievement.
• Display strong instructional leadership capabilities, including high-impact teaching practices and teacher coaching.
• Have experience and/or the ability to provide curriculum leadership, oversee assessment, analyse data and lead evidence-informed improvement.
• Display an understanding of, and capacity to lead, quality Early Childhood Education and effective primary school practice.
• Display the capacity to lead differentiated, inclusive and culturally responsive teaching, particularly for Aboriginal EAL/D learners.
• Have the ability to lead change, build collective efficacy and develop teachers and leaders.
• Display highly effective interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, with a commitment to collaborative leadership and high expectations.

You should be a visible, approachable, and inspiring leader who brings energy, ability, and a strong commitment to making a difference for every student.

Why join QDHS?

At QDHS, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful school improvement in a supportive rural community. You will join a united and ambitious leadership team committed to building a flourishing school where students experience quality teaching, staff grow professionally and every learner is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

Creating learners for life – kaadadjiny kalyakoorl | ONE TEAM – Together is Better.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

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 Kym Benson, Principal on (08) 9645 3500 or emailing kym.benson2@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, 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

1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
2. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
3. 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).
4. 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/DP1072597

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, 16 November 2026