North East Metropolitan Language Development Centre (NEMLDC) are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

NEMLDC is seeking an exceptional Deputy Principal to join its collaborative leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our dynamic and innovative school which provides early intervention to support students with Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) from Kindergarten to Year 2.

NEMLDC also delivers an Outreach Service to mainstream schools across the North East Metropolitan districts and the Wheatbelt region with a focus on building staff capacity to differentiate teaching and learning in language and literacy.  Leadership of the Outreach Service is one of the rotational Deputy Principal portfolios at NEMLDC. 

NEMLDC operates across three sites co-located at West Morley Primary School, North Balga Primary School and Beechboro Primary School. Applicants may be required to work across sites and undertake regional travel when leading the Outreach team.

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

The Role

The Deputy Principal will collaboratively provide strategic and operational leadership, foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture, while promoting the Centre’s vision, values and priorities. The successful applicant will ideally display strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to build staff capacity through professional dialogue and shared accountability, underpinned by a strong understanding of oral language and literacy development.

An understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), student case management, and data-informed decision making is highly desirable, as is the ability to liaise effectively with interagency and external service partners to support coordinated, timely and responsive student outcomes. Experience in Early Childhood Education and supporting high-quality teaching and learning will also be highly regarded.

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 Amanda Whelan, Principal on (08) 9218 1600 or Amanda.Whelan@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/DP1061706

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 7 September 2026