We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principal for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Peel Language Development School (PLDS) is a leader in the development of educational programs for children with a Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). Our school caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 3 and specialises in early intervention to develop language and literacy skills within the West Australian Curriculum. Our educators are committed to providing specialised language and academic intervention on a whole class, individual and small group basis. We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, collaborative and team focused Deputy Principal to join our team.
Find out more about our school by visiting plds.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
In collaboration with the Principal and Leadership team, the Deputy Principal provides educational and strategic leadership in the school by developing and promoting the school’s vision, business plan and strategic direction. Successful applicants will also contribute to the delivery of services across the Statewide Speech and Language Service through participative decision-making, including assisting in developing policy, and establishing and maintaining systems.
PLDS accepts students from our specific catchment area within the Peel Region and is located across four sites where we share facilities with co-located primary schools enabling PLDS students and their families to integrate with our host school communities. Suitable applicants from this pool may be required to work at any one of the Peel campuses currently located at Mandurah Primary School, Bungaree Primary School, Pinjarra Primary School and Rockingham Lakes Primary School.
We are ideally seeking an individual who has effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and be able to communicate respectfully, openly, and honestly with staff, students and the school community. They should use professional knowledge and understanding to promote teaching and learning whilst fostering the development of a responsive and inclusive school-based curriculum. Knowledge of supporting Students at Educational Risk would be highly desirable. Suitable applicants will ideally provide strategic direction for staff and foster a culture of improvement and high expectations through professional performance, coaching and mentoring.
As an Independent Public School (IPS), PLDS sets realistic, achievable milestones as outlined in our business plan to ensure students receive high quality education to help them achieve their full potential. Our focus reflects the school's motto 'Inspire, Educate, Achieve'.
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 Fiona Forbes, Principal on (08) 9523 7830 or Fiona.Forbes@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Fiona Forbes on 0409 409 901.
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 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/DP974004
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 23 July 2025
