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.
At West Beechboro Primary School (PS), it is our passion to ensure that every child has an outstanding education, resulting in high literacy and numeracy competency. Our two mantras, ‘all students can be high achievers’ and ‘every student matters every day’, signify our determination for all students to be successful. As a school that prides itself on meeting the needs of every child, we aim to achieve excellence and equity for all.
West Beechboro PS staff are innovators in public school education. Our school has a focus on high expectations and high standards, which has seen our students achieve outstanding results in NAPLAN. Our dedicated staff strive for high standards in teaching and learning and enthusiastically share exemplary teaching practices, ideas, and resources. We seek out professional learning to maintain excellence and expertise in our teaching areas. Our dedicated staff are a collaborative, proactive team and bring a range of skills that benefit all students.
Find out more about our school by visiting westbeechborops.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced Deputy Principals to lead a portfolio which may include delivery of curriculum through whole school approaches, staff development, student services, school operations and leading innovative programs.
Depending on the needs of the school during the pool period, suitable applicants should ideally have the ability to manage operations, provide behaviour and engagement expertise, lead school improvement, improve teacher practices by modelling effective teaching strategies, coaching colleagues to enhance their skills, or lead student services to support a range of complex student needs.
Highly regarded are applicants that possess the ability to effectively prioritise competing demands, and manage multiple tasks while being resilient and compassionate, as these are necessary attributes, it is also of the utmost importance to be working as part of a collegiate leadership team and to be positive, flexible and supportive of each other.
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 Diana Kirkland, Principal on (08) 9392 5100 or Diana.Kirkland@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 (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A (3) 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.
- Demonstrated 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/DP1028754
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 March 2026
