This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026
Alkimos Primary School opened in February 2016 and caters for over 700 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school continues to develop a highly engaging and dynamic learning environment, where building relationships between students and community is key and is committed to delivering an inclusive and future-focussed learning environment. The school hosts a Specialised Learning Program (SLP) for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This program supports the individual needs of students with ASD from Kindergarten to Year 6 who are at risk of disengagement, underachieving and/or have significant difficulties with adaptive behaviours. The program provides targeted, evidence-based intervention within a nurturing and structured environment, with the goal of successful reintegration into mainstream schooling. We are a collaborative and forward-thinking school, committed to high-impact teaching, inclusive practice and continuous improvement.
Find out more about our school by visiting alkimosps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
In partnership with the Principal and Leadership Team, the Deputy Principal provides high-level instructional and operational leadership across the school. The role is pivotal in shaping and sustaining a culture aligned to the school’s values, ethos and strategic priorities. The Deputy Principal works collaboratively with staff, students, families and the broader community to foster shared ownership of the school’s vision and to drive improved student outcomes.
The Deputy Principal oversees key aspects of whole-school operations and is instrumental in delivering the School Business Plan targets through informed decision-making, policy development and the establishment of effective systems and structures aligned to the school’s strategic objectives. This includes providing clear strategic direction to staff, strengthening professional practice through evidence-based approaches and coaching, and promoting a culture of accountability, reflection and continuous improvement.
The role also involves significant responsibility for the day-to-day management of staff and student wellbeing, including timetabling processes and oversight of whole-school assessment and accountability requirements such as NAPLAN and PEAC coordination.
The successful applicant should display highly developed interpersonal, data literacy and communication skills, with the ability to build and sustain positive working relationships across a diverse school community. Proven leadership experience across varied educational contexts, together with the capacity to lead change and influence practice, will be viewed favourably.
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 Alan Kelly, Principal, on (08) 9562 9800 or emailing Alan.kelly@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 four (4) 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/DP1009323
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, 9 March 2026
