This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Comet Bay College’s motto is to “Seek Excellence” and our moral purpose is “We strive for excellence by nurturing individual abilities, providing meaningful opportunities and fostering positive respectful relationships”.
We are a Gifted and Talented (GAT) school and has extension pathways in English, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences Years 7-10. The College has a successful and highly competitive Australian Football Specialist Program.
We also invest heavily in the social and emotional intelligence of our students through the Resilience, Emotional Awareness, Careers and Health (REACH) Program and more recently through Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Staff are fully committed to developing resilient young people with a healthy sense of self-worth who value education and have the confidence to seek excellence in all aspects of their lives.
Find out more about our school by visiting cometbaycollege.wa.edu.au or School Online
The Role
Comet Bay College is seeking a highly effective leader who is responsible for leading quality Teaching and Learning and our instructional coaching portfolio. This may include whole school literacy and numeracy and the continued implementation of our instructional framework and commitment to classroom observation and feedback.
The successful applicant should possess a high level of motivation and energy, as well as the ability to coach and develop leaders and create a performance and learning culture. You should also showcase strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, coupled with the capacity to cultivate and sustain positive partnerships.
The Deputy Principal plays a pivotal role within the broader college’s leadership team, collaborating closely with the Principal and Executive Team to champion the college’s vision and values. You will ideally have the versatility to contribute across any of the Deputy Principal portfolios should it be deemed necessary by the Principal.
As a curriculum leader you will support Learning Area Deans to develop their operational plans that align to the whole school business plan, ensuring accountability for agreed targets. As a pastoral leader you will support the Dean and Associate Deans of Student Support to ensure quality case management that promotes the well-being of each student in their cohort.
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 Kelly Bennett, Principal on (08) 9553 8100 or kelly.bennett@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Kelly Bennett on 0460 008 267
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/DP1037769
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 Thursday, 30 April 2026
