This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
At Woodlupine Primary School, we are committed to developing creative, responsible, and curious learners who are prepared for an ever-changing world. Our dynamic and inclusive learning environment ensures every child is known, valued, and supported to succeed. As an Independent Public School, we are proud of our skilled and dedicated staff who deliver explicit, purposeful, and engaging programs across the curriculum. Our collaborative approach ensures high-quality teaching and learning for every student.
Located in Forrestfield, we cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school takes its name from Woodlupine Creek, and our logo proudly features the echidna — the spiritual totem of the Noongar people of the Darling Scarp — honouring the cultural heritage of the land on which we learn and grow.
Find out more about our school by visiting woodlupineps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are ideally seeking a dynamic and dedicated Deputy Principal who displays highly collaborative leadership and a strong commitment to excellence in primary education. The role requires a commitment to leading sustainable whole-school improvement with student achievement at its core.
The Deputy Principal will work closely with the Principal and Leadership Team to provide high-quality educational leadership within the school and broader community. This may include leading a strong performance and development culture with high expectations, accountability, and distributed leadership across the school. It also involves supporting the delivery of the School Business and Operational Plans through effective decision-making, policy development, and the implementation of monitoring systems aligned to the school’s strategic priorities.
In addition, the successful applicant should display the following key attributes and responsibilities:
- Exceptional communication skills and strong interpersonal acumen.
- The ability to maintain a positive school culture that promotes respectful relationships, student wellbeing, and strong engagement with parents and caregivers.
- Capacity to support the effective day-to-day operations of the school, including staff and student wellbeing, with proven ability to implement positive behaviour strategies.
- Experience in strengthening and supporting teaching teams to deliver high-quality, low-variance teaching practice.
- Leadership in evidence-based, high-impact instruction in literacy and numeracy.
- Strong behaviour management knowledge and skills, including the ability to work closely with staff to support students with complex needs and promote inclusive practices within a positive behaviour culture.
Overall, the Deputy Principal serves as a key leader in ensuring educational excellence and operational effectiveness across the school.
Applicants with leadership qualities and the ability to build staff capacity and lead teams of teachers to examine and plan for student improvement through the effective use of student data will be highly regarded. The successful applicant should also demonstrate efficient and effective work habits.
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 Yvonne Darcey, Principal, on (08) 9483 2200 or emailing yvonne.darcey@education.wa.edu.au.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 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/DP1045828
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, 5 June 2026
