This is a 15 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
North Mandurah Primary School (PS) has a reputation for delivering quality education and pastoral care programs. We cater for students from kindergarten to Year 6 and we have a firm belief in the unique value of each student. The ethos of our school is summed up by our motto 'Together We Succeed'. To develop each child's full potential to become a contributing member of society, we believe that our school shares the responsibility with the family and the community to succeed.
Find out more about our school by visiting northmandurahps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
North Mandurah PS is seeking an exemplary Deputy Principal to join our school leadership team. We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and team oriented Deputy Principal with practical demonstrated understanding of teacher development and curriculum expertise across a K - 6 teaching and learning environment to join our team. In collaboration with the Principal, the Deputy Principal will provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school values, ethos and priorities, and encouraging students, staff, parent’s community members and others to share ownership of the school’s vision and goals. We are looking for an experienced individual committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students. You should have experience leading teacher quality, using evidence based planning to improve learning outcomes and be able to work through complex situations in both a team environment and individually.
The successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated, reflective, and enthusiastic and should have successful well-developed leadership experience within their current role. We are looking for someone who possess excellent organisation skills, as well as highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to pay attention to detail and work cooperatively and efficiently in a team environment. Other desirable qualities would include a positive attitude and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change and demonstrate initiative, as well as actively supporting a strong culture of collegiality, integrity and high expectations.
At North Mandurah PS our moral purpose is to ensure ALL students achieve academic success, and for this reason we are in the process of implementing an explicit teaching pedagogical model build upon our understanding of cognitive load theory and high impact teaching. The successful applicant should be able to embrace this vision of teaching and learning and be able to display their aptitude for this philosophy and embrace our highly developed pedagogical practices.
North Mandurah PS is seeking a highly developed instructional coach whose chief professional responsibility is to bring evidence-based practices into classrooms by working with teachers and school leaders. At its core, instructional coaching involves providing guidance, training, and other resources as needed. Our work is underpinned by the following guiding principles relative to coaching‐teacher professional learning teams:
- Student learning is at the heart of our work.
- Professional learning emerges from mutual respect, collegial relationships and a shared responsibility for student learning.
- Job embedded learning provides authentic context.
- Learners benefit from descriptive feedback relevant to their professional goals.
- Gradual release of responsibility supports student and adult learning.
- Our coaching process is confidential, non-evaluative, and supportive
The successful applicant will ideally embody these guiding principles and be able to articulate a plan for the creation of a professional learning community which reflects this. They should lead our school focus on practical strategies for engaging students and improving their learning through evidence-based strategies with the goals of increasing student engagement, improving student achievement, and building teacher capacity in schools. They will ideally be able to juggle several roles, and the skills needed to work one-on-one with teachers as well as to oversee a wider professional development effort in the school. They will also focus on practical changes teachers can make in their classrooms, supplementing this with professional development activities, and skilful mentoring of beginning teachers. They will also be expected to take on a leadership role within the network by upskilling school leaders from across the schools.
North Mandurah PS is on a clear school improvement journey having recently completed the Fogarty Edvance program and the successful applicant will have a key role in leading this process. Many of our teachers have completed, or are in the process of completing, the Teach Well Masterclass and are familiar with what this entails. The successful applicant should have a familiarity with, understanding of, and willingness to engage with these programs. North Mandurah PS has also implemented the Positive Behaviour Program (PBP) built around the expected behaviours of Be A Learner, Be Respectful, Be Safe & Be A Good Citizen. The Deputy Principal will be expected to be a part of our Positive Behaviour Schools (PBS) Team and knowledge of the PBS framework will be highly regarded.
In addition to these elements, as a Deputy Principal, you should also possess extensive knowledge in whole school approaches to curriculum, data analysis, and the ability to successfully assist staff with identifying key areas of focus. The successful applicant should be able to build and maintain effective relationships throughout whilst developing a clear commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth of all staff. A strong understanding of student achievement data is also required in order to establishing clear systems to track student data and substantiate all improvements in student achievement. A clear understanding of what is expected of students at each year level is required as well.
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 Kendall Lange, Principal, on (08) 9586 0800 or emailing kendall.lange@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Kendall Lange on 0400 964 280.
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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 four (4) 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/DP981835
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 Wednesday, 27 August 2025
