This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
At Hannans Primary School, we embrace our motto, “Striving for Excellence,” as the foundation of everything we do. This guiding principle shapes our approach to providing the best education for every child, recognising that each individual – staff and students alike – has unique strengths and capabilities. We strive to provide a positive learning environment that will enable our students to develop and appreciate the academic, creative, physical and social skills necessary to become a successful and worthy member of a changing society.
Our school is dedicated to creating a culture of shared responsibility for learning development and we work to develop independent and collaborative learning skills, as well as developing the STRIVE values that are a focus at Hannans Primary School. Overlaying this are the long-standing and central priorities of student wellbeing, positive education and mental health.
At the heart of our school is a commitment to restorative practice, which helps to build and maintain positive relationships, manage conflict, and promote accountability within the school community. We believe restorative practices play a vital role in creating an environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued, and where mistakes are viewed as opportunities for growth rather than failure.
As an Independent Public School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6, Hannans Primary School was established in 1992 to meet the needs of the expanding Kalgoorlie-Boulder community. Over the years, we have maintained a welcoming and inclusive environment where parents, the School Board, parents and the wider community work together to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students.
We encourage staff to work collaboratively across different phases of learning, sharing expertise, resources, and best practices to enhance the educational experience for all. Teachers are supported in developing their leadership skills, and we recognize that shared, positive leadership is essential in driving continuous improvement and better outcomes for our students.
Together, we are committed to a culture of ongoing improvement, where everyone—students, staff, and the wider school community—is supported in striving for excellence in all that we do.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.hannansps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Deputy Principal will work closely with the Principal and members of the administration team to provide strategic and innovative educational leadership in the school and community.
The successful applicant should be motivated, hardworking and a highly effective leader with outstanding interpersonal skills and proven skills in working within a collaborative team structure. You will provide educational leadership in the school and the community by helping develop and promote the school values, ethos and priorities.
It is highly desirable that the successful applicant has a high level of understanding of school operations, system databases, curriculum leadership and is able to display innovative and strategic employment of resources in a complex environment.
The Deputy Principal will ideally assist the school community to accept and develop opportunities for improved service and lead staff in planning that is directed at improving outcomes for students. You will contribute to the development of the Business Plan through participative decision making, including assisting in developing policy and establishing and maintaining systems.
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:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year
- District allowance of $2 354 a year
- 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
- Additional travel concession
- 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 Danielle Brooks, Principal on (08) 9068 5300 or emailing Danielle.Brooks1@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 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/DP966348
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, 6 June 2025
