Please be advised that as of 10:10am Wednesday, 29 April 2026, the closing date has been extended.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principal’s for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Creaney Education Support Centre is an Independent Public School that caters for children with special needs aged between four and twelve years old. Our students have varying degrees of intellectual and/or physical disabilities and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder. With specially trained staff and well-appointed facilities, we are able to offer individualised programs that best suit the diverse needs of each of our students within a safe and inclusive environment. We prioritise a positive school culture, recognising that when staff and students feel safe, supported and connected, they are best positioned to succeed.
We share a campus with Creaney Primary School in the suburb of Kingsley. This location allows us to offer a range of opportunities for children to integrate with their mainstream peers.
Find out more about our school by visiting Home - Creaney Education Support Centre or Schools Online
The Role
The Deputy Principal plays a pivotal leadership role within the school, working in close partnership with the Principal and current Deputy Principal to shape and strengthen the school’s identity, culture and strategic direction. Central to this role is a strong commitment to educational leadership, including the development and promotion of the school’s values, ethos and priorities.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess qualifications and experience relevant to teaching students with special education needs, including those with autism, intellectual disability, and mental health conditions such as anxiety, attention and behaviour disorders. A strong understanding of, and expertise in, evidence-based approaches to supporting students with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and other complex behavioural profiles will be highly regarded.
In this role, the Deputy Principal should foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, empowering staff, families and the wider community to share ownership of the school’s vision and goals. They should also display the ability to lead and manage change effectively, supporting staff through improvement processes while identifying opportunities to enhance outcomes for students.
The Deputy Principal will work closely with staff to provide guidance and leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of effective, individualised programs and interventions. They would also play a key role in supporting teachers to respond to complex student needs using contemporary, research-informed practices, while also promoting a culture of continuous professional growth.
Overseeing key aspects of school operations, the Deputy Principal will ensure the effective implementation of the School Plan through strategic decision-making, policy development and the establishment of aligned systems and processes. The role also includes supporting the day-to-day management of the school, with a strong emphasis on staff and student wellbeing, and may include responsibilities such as timetabling and operational planning.
Suitable applicants will ideally display excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, families and external agencies. High-level organisational and leadership capabilities are ideal, including experience in mentoring and developing staff, as well as a sound understanding of the Department of Education’s strategic directions, whole-school planning, review processes and data-informed decision making.
Experience in leading Student Services will be highly desirable, including case management of students with complex needs, management of disability resourcing, coordination with external service providers, oversight of behaviour support processes, and the development and monitoring of documented plans to support student outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and skilled leader to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with complex needs, while contributing to both the educational leadership and operational effectiveness of a dynamic Education Support Centre.
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 Storm Breen, Principal, on (08) 9408 2950 or by emailing storm.breen@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/DP1039744
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 11 May 2026
