This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Bicton Primary School (PS) is in the established suburb of Bicton, just 6km east of Fremantle, near the picturesque Swan River. Since opening in 1904, our independent school has been committed to excellence in teaching and learning. We believe in the active involvement of parents, teachers, and community members in school life.
Bicton PS is currently seeking a dedicated and influential Deputy Principal to join our leadership team. The successful applicant will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to provide educational leadership and drive the school's vision and strategic directions. To excel in this role, you should possess excellent communication skills, high-level organizational abilities, and experience in mentoring and developing staff.
At Bicton PS, our committed teachers, dedicated support staff, and engaged parents work together to fulfill our school’s vision of nurturing, inspiring, and achieving success.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.bictonps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and flexible educational leader to take on the role of Deputy Principal – Curriculum, with a primary focus on the Upper Years, while also demonstrating the capacity to work effectively across a K–6 context. This role includes a classroom teaching component and offers the opportunity to lead whole-school initiatives, drive curriculum improvement, and champion evidence-based teaching practices that enhance both academic achievement and student wellbeing.
As Deputy Principal – Curriculum, the successful applicant will play a pivotal role in leading the strategic implementation of the school’s operational plans. A key focus will be working with the Upper Years team to ensure consistency in the delivery of high-impact programs including PLD Synthetic Phonics, Seven Steps to Writing Success, Daily Reviews, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Zones of Regulation, and Ochre Mathematics. A strong working knowledge of these programs, combined with the ability to support teachers in embedding them effectively into daily practice, will be essential.
This role also involves significant operational leadership responsibilities. The Deputy Principal will oversee the whole school approach to supporting Students at Educational Risk (SAER), coordinate Special Educational Needs (SEN) planning, and foster collaborative partnerships with external agencies to ensure wraparound support for students and families. Additionally, they will manage staff performance development, aligning professional growth with the strategic priorities of the school and Department expectations.
A strong foundation in the Science of Learning is essential, particularly with a view to strengthening the teaching and learning of mathematics across the school. The successful applicant will lead efforts to raise the profile of mathematics, supporting staff to deliver high-quality, explicit instruction, and using data analysis to drive targeted improvements in student outcomes.
Working in close partnership with teachers, the Deputy Principal will help lead the development and implementation of an instructional coaching model. This includes mentoring staff, providing timely and constructive feedback, and delivering professional learning aligned to the school’s Business Plan and evidence based best practice.
To be successful in this role, the applicant will ideally demonstrate strong behaviour management skills, excellent communication with parents and carers, and a collaborative, relational leadership style.
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 Alison Forzatti, Principal, on (08) 9205 5800 or emailing Alison.Forzatti@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 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
- 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/DP973880
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, 13 June 2025
