We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principal’s for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
We are a proud Independent Public School which promotes an environment where students learn to take responsibility for their actions, respect and value diversity, and see themselves as global citizens who can contribute to a more peaceful and sustainable world.
Our strong sense of community is anchored in our core values of Respect, Personal Excellence, Freedom, Inclusion and Fair Go, Resilience, and Sustainability, which guide our behaviour expectations and underpin our Positive Behaviour Support approach. Atwell Primary School includes a growing Intensive English Centre, which enriches our culturally diverse community and strengthens our commitment to inclusive, responsive and high‑quality learning experiences for all students.
At Atwell, we believe every child has the right to the best possible education. We work in partnership with families, staff and the wider community to nurture engaged, confident, and capable learners. Our students experience a supportive and inclusive environment where teachers build on strengths, foster belonging, and provide rich and meaningful learning opportunities.
Find out more about our school by visiting Atwell Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
The Deputy Principal plays a pivotal leadership role in helping to shape and enact the school’s vision: Together we aspire, together we achieve. Working closely with the Principal and leadership team, the Deputy Principal leads with integrity, clarity, and a strong commitment to evidence‑based practice. The role is central to driving school improvement, ensuring high‑quality teaching and learning, and fostering a positive, culturally responsive, and inclusive school environment.
A key component of the role is supporting the implementation of Atwell Primary School’s Business Plan priorities. This includes building educator capacity in best‑practice pedagogy, strengthening Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), embedding whole‑school wellbeing approaches, and developing strong multi‑tiered support systems for students. The Deputy Principal strategically uses data to monitor progress, inform planning, and evaluate impact across all layers of the school.
The Deputy Principal also contributes significantly to operational leadership, including timetabling, workforce planning, policy development, and the coordination of whole‑school processes and procedures. A strong focus on collaboration is essential—working with staff, students, families, and external agencies to enhance engagement, wellbeing, and achievement for every learner.
The role further involves coaching, mentoring, and supporting staff through performance development, professional learning, and implementation of evidence‑based instructional strategies. The Deputy Principal models professional excellence and contributes to a positive, respectful, and high‑performing workplace culture.
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 Nichola Butler, Principal, on (08) 6174 2400 or emailing Nichola.Treanor@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 two (2) 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/DP1027930
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 February 2026
