This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
South Hedland Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School, proudly catering to a diverse student population of approximately 240 students, with 56% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Our school is well-regarded within the community for its strong sense of care and connection, providing a highly supportive learning environment built on positive relationships.
Our educational focus is firmly grounded in literacy, numeracy, attendance, and behaviour. We deliver consistent, high-quality teaching through the Explicit Direct Instruction model and promote positive student conduct using the Positive Behaviour Support framework. Students also benefit from a range of specialist programs in Visual Arts, Physical Education, Health, Technologies, Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and Science. To encourage regular attendance, our dedicated School-Based Attendance Officer works alongside staff to implement proactive strategies and support processes.
Pastoral care is central to our approach, ensuring every student feels valued, included and ready to learn. Collaboration is a defining feature of our school culture, with staff participating in weekly Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on data analysis, shared planning, professional growth, and consistent implementation of whole-school initiatives.
Differentiation in teaching and learning is a key priority, allowing us to meet the individual needs of every student. This is supplemented through formal literacy intervention programs operated daily for targeted support.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.southhedlandps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally lead and support the consistent use of evidence-based teaching practices to improve student outcomes. They should champion high-impact strategies, working closely with teachers to embed these approaches across the school. Using strong data literacy, we hope the successful applicant would drive decision-making, monitor progress, and identify areas for targeted intervention.
Building teacher capability will be central to the role. Through coaching, mentoring, and performance development, the Deputy Principal will ideally empower staff to refine their practice and foster a culture of continuous improvement. A thorough understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum is desired to guide its effective implementation in all learning areas.
The Deputy Principal should also contribute to operational management, planning, and whole-school initiatives, ensuring processes are collaborative, well-organised, and aligned with school priorities. They will ideally promote a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment, modelling positive behaviour and wellbeing to ensure every student feels valued and able to succeed.
Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building trust, fostering collaboration, and maintaining positive relationships with staff, students, families, and the wider community. The successful candidate ideally should communicate with clarity and confidence, promoting a cohesive school culture.
This role calls for resilience, adaptability, and professional courage when leading change or navigating complexity. The Deputy Principal should exemplify calm, solution-focused leadership and a proven ability to influence school-wide practice, driving continuous improvement and high-quality teaching and learning.
Why Join South Hedland Primary School?
- A committed and supportive staff team
- A diverse and welcoming school community
- Opportunities to make a genuine impact on student learning and wellbeing
- A chance to contribute to ongoing school improvement in a vibrant regional setting
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:
- Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13 730 a year
- District Allowance of $9 299 a year
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
- Air Conditioning Subsidy
- Additional Travel Concession
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 Lee Pereira, Principal on (08) 9172 7272 or emailing Lee.Pereira@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 five (5) 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/DP1019374
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, 6 March, 2026
