This is a 9 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension
Bayulu Remote Community School (RCS) caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 8. Our school is located on Gooniyandi country, 15km from the town of Fitzroy Crossing in the Kimberley region.
Our vision is to provide a safe and stimulating environment where Aboriginal culture is embraced, taught and celebrated, and students are encouraged to reach their academic potential, so they become proud, strong and resilient members of the community.
There's a deep sense of belonging at our school with staff building strong relationships with students and the community. Our school's commitment to every student's learning is tangible. We focus on reading, writing, mathematics and Aboriginal culture from the moment children start school, to ensure every child achieves their best.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.facebook.com/BayuluSchool or Schools Online.
The Role
The Deputy Principal will ideally provide educational leadership in the school and the community by helping develop and promote the school values, vision, and priorities by encouraging school staff, volunteers, community, and others to share ownership of the direction of the school.
The successful applicant will ideally be dynamic, organised and committed with a passion for improving curriculum outcomes. Understanding of leadership within a remote community school context is highly desirable for the role, as is an understanding of the School Business and Strategic Plans. You should build community partnerships and represent the school within the community on a regular basis, showing evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Our school has a strong pastoral care focus enhancing the delivery of curriculum through the provision of rich authentic classroom learning experiences as the student population changes. You will be expected to support graduate and inexperienced teachers. Student engagement and curriculum should be in line with trauma-based strategies so all students can access learning, solve problems, and work collaboratively in a learning context where all members of the school community are respected and valued. Attendance strategies will be core business for the newly appointed Deputy Principal.
The successful applicant will have a significant role in the daily management of staff and students. Using your professional knowledge and understandings, you will ideally promote the use of the Western Australian Curriculum and Department of Education priorities within the school. Use of effective change management strategies to assist the school to further develop opportunities for improved student outcomes will be highly regarded.
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:
- Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18 120 a year
- District allowance of $7 436 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 see info below.
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
- Travel Concessions
- Air-conditioning subsidy
Teachers and school administrators employed at Bayulu Remote Community School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
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 Martin Shepherd, Principal on (08) 9163 8650 or emailing Martin.Shepherd@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: SS/DP1030135
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, 13 March 2026
