This is a 9 month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible
Leonora District High School (DHS) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Deputy Principal to join their Leadership team.
Located in the Goldfields-Esperance region, north of Kalgoorlie, Leonora DHS caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Leonora DHS has a long history of supporting the local community by embracing the Cultural diversity, that is Leonora. With 112 student enrolments, 79% being of Aboriginal heritage, the school embeds the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework throughout the curriculum.
For more information about Leonora.
Find out more about our school by visiting Leonora DHS or Schools Online
The Role
We are looking for an inspirational, adaptable, solutions-focussed collaborator with a hands-on approach to leadership, who is looking to thrive in a regional, District School. The successful applicant will ideally be a leader who meets challenges with a solutions-focussed, creative mindset and a dedication to promoting, embedding and our School’s plan, values and goals.
Working closely with the Principal, the Deputy Principal plays a key leadership role, working to shape the school’s identity and direction. With a strong focus on educational Leadership, this role requires a collaborative approach, encouraging staff, volunteers, and community members to take ownership of the school’s vision and goals. This includes leading and supporting change, ensuring smooth transitions, and identifying opportunities to improve teaching and learning and requires robust people skills, with the ability to provide clear guidance and direction to staff, coaching and supporting professional development.
The Deputy Principal is responsible for overseeing school operations and ensuring the effective implementation of the School Plan. This includes decision-making, daily operations, timetabling, policy development, and establishing systems that align with the school’s objectives. The Deputy Principal also plays a vital role in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and wellbeing for staff and students.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a commitment to whole-school literacy and numeracy programs and a Connected Curriculum approach that promotes critical and creative thinking across all year levels. Additionally, they will play a key role in improving student attendance and engagement, working strategically to identify barriers to attendance and implementing targeted engagement strategies to support student retention and participation. Ability to respond effectively to challenging behaviours is required, additionally, an in-depth understanding of the following would be highly regarded:
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and restorative practices
- Attendance improvement and student engagement strategies
- Leadership in literacy and numeracy programs across both primary and secondary levels
- Two-Way Science curriculum planning.
- Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.
- Knowledge of MultiLit and InitialLit literacy programs.
- Knowledge of Learning through Doing numeracy program
As a key member of the leadership team, the Deputy Principal must set high expectations and drive continuous school improvement. This includes mentoring staff to improve instructional practices, implementing evidence-based strategies to close learning gaps, and ensuring that teaching programs align with the Western Australian Curriculum. The role also involves building strong partnerships with families and external agencies to support student engagement, attendance, well-being and learning success. The ideal candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of school life.
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 $13 730 a year
- District Allowance of $2 734 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $8 500 see info below
- 11.5 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
- Airconditioning Subsidy
- Free relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Leonora District High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $8 500 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment. The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
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 Mohamed Youssef, Principal on 0409 130 976 or emailing mohamed.youssef@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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A 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/DP954944
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 Tuesday, 25 March 2025
