We are seeking to establish a pool of Education Support Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Castlereagh School is a specialist Education Support School for students K-12 with high support and complex learning and communication needs. Castlereagh’s staff motivate learning in students and young adults aged four to eighteen (4-18) in a vibrant, nurturing, educational environment. Whilst we foster academic skills through the Western Australian & ABLEWA curriculums, we place great value on communication, connection, belonging, predictability and engagement. We regard every student to be an individual with their unique strengths, needs, and learning preferences.

Our students have diverse communication, behavioural, and health needs and seek alternative access to curricula and post-school learning opportunities. Their needs are provided for with a well-balanced educational experience with a literacy, numeracy, communications, and independence focus. 

Communication underpins everything we do, and we take great pride in seeing every student progress.

Our school is committed to assisting students in being the best they can be, in all they do. We strive to ensure all students have access to the best teachers, education support staff, resources and facilities to enable them to develop into independent, active and purposeful members of their community. Our high staff-to-student ratio enables all class and specialist teachers to provide students with rigorous, meaningful and engaging experiences, which encourages every student to learn and grow.

Find out more about our school by visiting Castlereaghschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As an Education Support Deputy Principal, you will ideally provide educational leadership and contribute to a positive, inclusive and collaborative school culture. Experience in an Education Support setting is highly desirable, along with sound knowledge of Education Support Pedagogy across Kindergarten to Year 12. Experience or interest in Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network (ASDAN), Micro Enterprise and Post School Options Pathways would also be highly valued. Suitable applicants will ideally have experience supporting students with disability and complex behaviours, including trauma-informed practice, Positive Behaviour Support, TeamTeach, the High Performance Teaching (HPT) Framework and modified or adapted curriculum.

Working closely with the Principal, Admin and Leadership teams, suitable applicants will contribute to the school plan, operational systems, and broader improvement priorities. Experience supporting change, building staff capability, collaborative decision-making, assessment and the use of data to inform planning and student support would be highly regarded.

The role also includes supporting school operations and workforce planning, coordinating timetables, rosters and relief, and undertaking a teaching load to support Duties Other Than Teaching (DOTT) provision. The ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operations, build positive professional relationships and support improved outcomes for students and the wider school community is highly valued.

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 Pauline Winrow, Principal on (08) 9266 6100 or emailing Pauline.Winrow@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 disabilities, 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, a 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 two (2) 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
  1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
  2. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
  3. 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).
  4. 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/DP1072807

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 23 November 2026