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.
Aveley North Primary School (NPS) provides students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with a high-quality education and a curriculum that enables each child to develop their skills and talents to achieve their personal goals, both academic and non-academic. We are a diverse and inclusive community that develops positive, engaged individuals who support one another and work together to become successful lifelong learners. We are one school and together we succeed.
Find out more about our school by visiting aveleynorthps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking experienced Deputy Principals who are ideally committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for all students within a One School Model setting. Applicants should ideally display a strong understanding of inclusive education and the capacity to lead effectively within a diverse school community.
Key components of all Deputy Principal roles include being a contemporary instructional leader who understands and actively supports the school’s strategic direction, contributes to the development of a whole-school instructional model, and mentors’ teachers within collaborative teams. All Deputy Principals would value distributed leadership, foster a positive school culture, and contribute strategically to whole-school planning and continuous improvement. In 2026, we have commenced a whole-school instructional coaching journey, with a strong focus on high-quality teaching and consistent classroom practice. Applicants who can actively support and strengthen this rollout, and who bring expertise in instructional coaching and evidence-based practice, are strongly encouraged to apply.
At our school, we have mainstream and Education Support Program (ESP) Deputy Principal roles.
For applicants appointed to a mainstream Deputy Principal role, responsibilities would include working alongside the Curriculum Coordinator to lead whole-school curriculum implementation, managing and supporting year level teams, and contributing to a distributed leadership model. The desired applicants will ideally show their commitment and experience to drive a culture of excellence in teaching and learning, while supporting both student and staff wellbeing. In addition to line managing staff, responsibilities may include leading a whole-school portfolio such as attendance, behaviour, intervention, Students at Educational Risk processes, and liaison with third-party service providers.
For applicants appointed to the Education Support Program (ESP) Deputy Principal role, responsibilities may include leading the Education Support Program for students with disabilities within our inclusive setting. A strong pedagogical background, experience in differentiating whole-school programs, sound knowledge of the WA Curriculum including ABLEWA, Positive Behaviour Support, an understanding of Enrolment Policies, and proficiency with Disability Resourcing are highly desirable.
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 Dean Hunt, Principal, on (08) 9297 7800 or emailing Dean.Hunt2@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 three (3) 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/DP1033864
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 27 March 2026
