This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Westminster Junior Primary School and Westminster Primary Schools proudly served the Westminster community from 1958. In 2021 the two schools amalgamated, and the newly formed Westminster Primary School opened its doors to students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
At Westminster Primary School, we understand the importance of every child having a strong sense of belonging and feeling safe and valued. The school promotes an inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment, which cater to the needs of each individual child. We embed high quality evidence-based learning that support strong progress and success across all curriculum areas.
Find out more about our school by visiting westminsterps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Westminster Primary School (PS) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated educational leader to join our team as Deputy Principal. This pivotal role involves strengthening the wellbeing and engagement of students, with a strong emphasis on supporting those at educational risk and fostering safe, calm, and orderly learning environments that reflect the school’s moral purpose, values, and strategic priorities.
The successful applicant will ideally provide leadership in student services through effective case management, intervention strategies, and by operating collaboratively with the school psychologist and external agencies. A key component of the role will be supporting teachers in the development and implementation of documented plans, while guiding consistent whole-school approaches to behaviour, pastoral care, and restorative practices.
As a leader, the Deputy Principal will maintain and strengthen school-wide systems that support student safety, inclusion, and engagement under a response to intervention framework. They will build positive, respectful relationships with students, parents, and staff, ensuring that every child is supported to participate fully in their learning journey.
A deep understanding of inclusive education, student wellbeing frameworks, and evidence-based strategies for managing behaviour and engagement is highly regarded. The Deputy Principal will ideally demonstrate a commitment to early identification of students, proactive interventions, trauma-informed practices, and collaborative approaches that promote student success and wellbeing. The Deputy Principal will also actively partner with families, community groups, and agencies to coordinate wraparound support for students and to strengthen engagement between school and home.
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 Julien Coci, Principal on 08 9413 5050 or Julien.coci@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 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 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/DP996408
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 Monday, 27 October 2025.
