This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Albany Secondary Education Support Centre (SESC) is committed to providing a safe, caring, and supportive environment where students are empowered to achieve their social, emotional and academic potential. Respect and responsibility, excellence and equity, care and commitment underpin the way we teach and encourage all students. We promote and maintain positive relationships within our school and the wider community. Our inclusive environment provides opportunities for young people to develop independence for life and actively contribute to society.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.albanysecondaryesc.wa.edu.au or www.facebook.com/AlbanySecondaryESC.
The Role
Albany SESC is seeking a highly professional, operationally focused, and values-driven Deputy Principal – Education Support to join its exceptional leadership team. This key leadership position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a school community committed to inclusive education and the individual success of students with disability and complex learning needs.
The Deputy Principal will work closely with the principal and leadership team to ensure the effective daily operation of the school, with a strong focus on behaviour support, student wellbeing, and maintaining high-quality support systems. The successful applicant will take a leading role in coordinating student services, managing transitions, supporting behaviour intervention planning, and embedding consistent, evidence-based practice across classrooms. A core priority of this role is ensuring the school’s well-established Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) continues to be implemented with fidelity across behavioural, and social-emotional domains.
This is a key position for a leader with expertise in behaviour support and student wellbeing. Albany SESC is currently engaged in a Real Schools Restorative Practice Partnership, integrated with the school’s Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework and trauma-informed approach. The Deputy Principal will ideally play a pivotal role in embedding restorative, relationship-focused practices that promote a culture of safety, respect, and accountability. Experience with Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and/or Team Teach is highly desirable, as is the ability to build staff capacity to implement these approaches confidently and consistently.
While behaviour and wellbeing are central to this role, the successful applicant will also be part of a leadership team committed to ongoing school improvement in curriculum planning and delivery. A strong understanding of education support curriculum is essential. The Deputy Principal will contribute to ensuring all students access high-quality, individualised learning programs. This includes leading differentiation of the Western Australian Curriculum, and supporting the effective use of tools such as Abilities Based Learning Education, Western Australia (ABLEWA), and Special Education Needs – Reporting to Parents (SEN RTP). Experience in embedding Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strategies and supporting planning in curriculum areas such as English, Mathematics, and Aboriginal Education is highly desirable.
This role also involves oversight of key student support processes. The Deputy Principal will work collaboratively with teachers, education assistants, families, and external service providers to meet each student’s individual needs. To thrive in this role, the ideal applicant would demonstrate strong interpersonal acumen, emotional intelligence, and resilience. We highly value allicantas who have the ability to lead with empathy, mentor and coach staff, resolve complex issues, and foster a high-trust, team-oriented environment. Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills are also essential to succees in this role.
Albany SESC is a forward-thinking, inclusive learning environment where students are supported to thrive both academically and socially. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to a connected, compassionate, and professionally collaborative school community
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:
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- 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 Albany Secondary Education Support Centre on (08) 9844 2550.
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/DP979267
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, 1 August 2025
