We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Anne Hamersley Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We deliver an inclusive, diverse and exciting range of programs to our students with teachers and support staff selected to deliver the best possible education for children in the Ellenbrook area.
Find out more about our school by visiting annehamersleyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Deputy Principal supports the Principal in providing strong educational leadership to ensure high-quality teaching and learning outcomes for all students. The role involves leading and supporting whole-school improvement initiatives aligned to the school’s Business Plan and Department of Education strategic directions, with a clear focus on curriculum implementation, consistency of practice, and continuous improvement.
The Deputy Principal provides curriculum leadership by supporting the planning, delivery, and review of teaching and learning programs across the school. This includes promoting evidence-based instructional practices, supporting assessment and moderation processes, and leading the effective use of student performance data to inform teaching, target interventions, and evaluate the impact of school improvement strategies.
The Deputy Principal plays a key role in promoting positive student wellbeing, behaviour, and inclusive education practices. This includes supporting proactive approaches to student engagement, overseeing aspects of behaviour and attendance, and working collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies to meet the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of students.
The role includes leading and supporting staff through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance development processes. The Deputy Principal contributes to building staff capability through collaborative professional learning structures and supports a positive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture.
The Deputy Principal contributes to the strategic and operational management of the school, including workforce planning, timetabling, and day-to-day organisation. The role supports the development, implementation, and review of whole-school plans, ensures systematic data collection and analysis to monitor progress against targets, and maintains alignment with Department of Education policies, procedures, and accountability requirements.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills are highly desirable, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community. The Deputy Principal works as a collaborative member of the school leadership team and acts for the Principal as required.
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 Christiaan Moir, Principal, on (08) 9297 7000 or emailing Christiaan.Moir@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/DP1025875
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026
