This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Are you a forward thinking educator who is looking for a new challenge within a growing school community?
Yarralinka Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic and future-focused Deputy Principal to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the implementation of our 2025–2028 Business Plan, working collaboratively with staff and the wider school community to ensure every student achieves their potential.
Yarralinka PS is located in the growing community of Southern River and caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our motto, “Young People, Big Potential,” reflects our belief that every student can succeed when supported through strong relationships, high expectations and quality teaching. Our school community is culturally diverse and highly collaborative. We focus on developing the whole child — academically, socially, emotionally and physically — while ensuring students feel a strong sense of belonging. Our staff work as a cohesive team with a shared responsibility for the success of every student. Consistent teaching practices, strong relationships with families and a commitment to ongoing improvement underpin our work.
Find out more about our school by visiting Yarralinka Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
As Deputy Principal, you would play a key role in leading school improvement initiatives across teaching and learning, staff development and student wellbeing. You would work closely with the Principal and leadership team to drive high quality teaching practices, develop strong professional learning communities and support a positive school culture.
The successful applicant will ideally display strong relational leadership and the ability to build trust with students, staff and families. They would lead with clarity and purpose, using data to inform decision making and supporting staff to continuously improve their practice through coaching, feedback and collaborative planning. This role would suit a leader who thrives in a growing school environment and is motivated by the challenge of shaping systems, structures and culture that support long-term success.
We are ideally looking for distinct skillsets that can contribute towards school improvement in the following areas:
- Leading the implementation of evidence-based teaching practices and whole-school curriculum approaches.
- Supporting the refinement and consistent implementation of Explicit Direction Instruction approaches.
- Developing staff capacity in data analysis to strengthen the Plan – Teach – Assess cycle.
- Leading initiatives that improve student progress in literacy and numeracy.
- Supporting whole-school behaviour and wellbeing approaches including Positive Behaviour frameworks and restorative practices.
- Promoting student voice and engagement across school initiatives.
- Supporting initiatives that build social and emotional competence and wellbeing.
- Developing a distributed leadership model that empowers middle leaders and supports staff growth.
- Leading coaching, observation and feedback processes that strengthen instructional practice.
- Contributing to a strong professional learning culture through PLCs and collaborative planning.
- Supporting initiatives that strengthen engagement with parents, local organisations and secondary schools.
Why Join Yarralinka Primary School?
Yarralinka PS offers a unique opportunity for an aspiring or experienced school leader to make a meaningful impact.
At Yarralinka PS you would experience:
Professional Growth and Development
- Opportunities to develop leadership capability through coaching, mentoring and collaboration.
- Engagement in evidence-based professional learning aligned with school improvement priorities.
A Collaborative Leadership Culture
- A leadership team that values shared responsibility, open dialogue and collective problem solving.
- A strong professional learning community model that supports reflective practice.
The Opportunity to Shape a Growing School
- As a developing school community, there is genuine scope to influence systems, structures and culture.
- Opportunities to lead innovation and contribute to long-term school improvement.
A Strong Community Focus
- Work with a supportive and engaged parent community.
- Build meaningful partnerships that enhance learning opportunities for students.
If you are a relational and strategic leader who is passionate about supporting staff and students to achieve their potential, we encourage you to apply.
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 Chris Burgess, Principal, on (08) 9391 4340 or emailing christopher.burgess2@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Chris Burgess on 0448 103 894.
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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement of up to four (4) pages 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/DP1034937
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 Wednesday, 29 April 2026
