This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Westminster Education Support Centre (ESC) is a vibrant and inclusive school that shares a campus with Westminster Primary School, offering our students opportunities for integration and participation in mainstream activities. We deliver individualised learning programs that focus on academic, social, and emotional development. Our goal is to ensure that all students grow in confidence and achieve personal success within a supportive and stimulating environment.
We believe in the potential of every student and are committed to nurturing a learning community where staff and students thrive. As a Deputy Principal at Westminster ESC, you will be a key driver of this commitment.
Find out more about our school by visiting westminsteresc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Westminster ESC is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Deputy Principal to join our dynamic executive leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, reflective, and experienced leader to drive high-impact, evidence-based educational practices that improve outcomes for students with disability.
The successful applicant should work collaboratively within a strong and collegial leadership team, leading school-wide instructional practices with a focus on inclusive education. As a Deputy Principal, you will play a pivotal role in building staff capacity through instructional coaching, mentoring, and modelling best practices in both curriculum and behaviour management.
You will be an integral part of the school’s strategic development, driving a culture of reflection, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will guide whole-school approaches to pedagogy, assessment, and student reporting, ensuring alignment with the Department of Education’s strategic directions and improvement plans.
Leadership experience in inclusive education, particularly with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual and physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and complex behaviour would be highly desirable. As would a deep understanding of PBS and evidence-based pedagogical practices. High-level communication, interpersonal and organisational skills as well as knowledge of Department of Education policies, frameworks, and strategic directions would be seen as advantageous.
Key Responsibilities may include:
- Providing instructional leadership across the school, including leading teaching and learning programs, assessment practices, and the analysis and use of data to inform whole school planning and classroom practice.
- Acting as an instructional coach to mentor and support teachers in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), classroom management, and curriculum design, with a focus on meeting diverse student needs.
- Lead and model functional behaviour analysis across various settings, providing direct support and guidance to staff.
- Manage and coordinating Student Services, including case management, disability resourcing, documented planning, and liaison with external agencies.
- Fostering a collaborative school culture that values professional trust, collective efficacy, and reflective practice.
- Promote and support high levels of student achievement and engagement, including personalised learning and life skills development.
- Build and maintaining productive, respectful relationships with staff, students, families, and the wider school community.
- Contribute to and support the delivery of the school’s vision and strategic directions: "We inspire all students in a supportive environment and encourage opportunities for success."
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 Carmen Lopez, Principal on (08) 9413 5000 or carmen.lopez@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/DP977478
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, 27 June 2025
