Deputy Principal - Curriculum - Primary
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
As the largest remote community school in the state, La Grange Remote Community School (LGRCS) caters to the educational needs of all school-aged children in the Bidyadanga community, and classes range from Pre-Kindergarten (children aged 0–3 years old) to Year 12.
In addition to a strong commitment to developing the literacy and numeracy skills of its students, LGRCS offers a diverse range of specialist programs across all year levels including Art, Physical Education and Information and Communication Technology and a focus on cultural learning, particularly the provision of Language classes.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.
The Role
In collaboration with the Principal, the Deputy Principal – Curriculum – Primary will provide educational leadership across the school by driving excellence in teaching and learning, strengthening curriculum implementation, and building staff capacity to improve student achievement and engagement. A key responsibility of the Deputy Principal will be to lead the implementation of the Kimberley Schools Project and its associated teaching pedagogy, ensuring consistent, evidence-informed and culturally responsive practices that reflect the needs of the school community and support improved outcomes for all students.
The Deputy Principal will work collaboratively with Professional Learning Community (PLC) leaders and PLC communities to build a culture of collective responsibility, reflective practice and continuous improvement. This will include supporting teachers to use student achievement data to inform planning, differentiate instruction, monitor progress and implement targeted teaching strategies and interventions.
The Deputy Principal will oversee National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) implementation and analysis, ensuring data informs school-wide priorities and targeted initiatives to address student learning needs. They will also support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of evidence-based intervention programs, including MultiLit, InitiaLit and other targeted literacy interventions, to improve student outcomes.
A significant responsibility of the Deputy Principal will be to support a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment through the implementation of trauma-informed practices, including the Berry Street Education Model, and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). This will involve working collaboratively with staff to embed consistent, proactive approaches to student wellbeing, engagement and behaviour, ensuring that teaching and learning practices respond to the diverse cultural, social and emotional needs of students.
The Deputy Principal will support the leadership team in the implementation, monitoring and review of the school’s Strategic Plan, self-assessment processes, curriculum priorities and Department of Education policies and initiatives. Through strong instructional leadership, collaborative problem-solving and a solutions-focused approach, the Deputy Principal will build staff capacity, strengthen whole-school processes and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. As a team-oriented and culturally responsive leader, the Deputy Principal will foster positive relationships with staff, students, families and the wider community to ensure that all students are supported to achieve their full potential.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $ 18 120 a year
- District Allowance of $ 7 436 a year
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Airconditioning Subsidy
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
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 Steve Traynor, Principal on (08) 9193 4100 or emailing stephen.traynor@education.wa.edu.au.
Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.
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 five (5) 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: SS/DP1069935
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, 20 November 2026