This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

This incorporates a Teacher Coach role.

Are you a forward thinking educator who is looking for a new challenge within a vibrant school community?

Bletchley Park Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic and future-focused Deputy Principal to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the implementation of our 2024–2026 Business Plan, working collaboratively with staff and the wider school community to ensure every student achieves their potential.

Bletchley Park PS is a school of over 670 students and is located in Southern River. Our motto, “Be, Think, Grow,” reflects our belief that every student can be the best version of themselves, think creatively, critically and conceptually and grow as individuals when supported through strong relationships, high expectations and quality teaching. Our school community is culturally diverse and highly collaborative. We focus on developing the whole child — academically, socially, emotionally and physically. Our staff work as a cohesive team with a shared responsibility for the success of every student. Consistent teaching practices, strong relationships with families and a commitment to ongoing improvement underpins our work.

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

The Role

As Deputy Principal, you play a key role in leading school improvement initiatives across teaching and learning (with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy), staff development and student wellbeing. You work closely with the principal and leadership team to drive high quality teaching practices, develop strong professional learning communities and support a positive school culture.

The successful applicant will ideally exhibit strong relational leadership and the ability to build trust with students, staff and families. They will ideally lead with clarity and purpose, using data to inform decision making and supporting staff to continuously improve their practice through coaching, feedback and collaborative planning.

We are ideally looking for distinct skillsets that can contribute towards school improvement in the following areas:

• Leading the implementation and coaching of evidence-based teaching practices aligned to TFI and whole-school curriculum approaches.
• Supporting the refinement and consistent implementation of the schools’ core teaching commitments and High Impact Teaching strategies.
• Developing staff capacity in data analysis to strengthen the Plan – Teach – Assess cycle.
• Leading initiatives that improve student progress in literacy and numeracy.
• Supporting whole-school behaviour and wellbeing approaches including Highway Heros, Team Teach and restorative practices.
• Supporting initiatives that build social and emotional competence and wellbeing.
• Developing a distributed leadership model that empowers middle leaders and supports staff growth.
• Coaching staff through the observation and feedback processes that strengthen instructional practice.
• Contributing to a strong professional learning culture through Year Level Teams and collaborative planning.
• Supporting initiatives that strengthen engagement with parents, local organisations and secondary schools.

Why Join Bletchley Park Primary School?

Bletchley Park PS offers a unique opportunity for an aspiring or experienced school leader to make a meaningful impact and you will ideally experience:

Professional Growth and Development

• Opportunities to develop leadership capability through coaching, mentoring and collaboration.
• Engagement in evidence-based professional learning aligned with school improvement priorities.

A Collaborative Leadership Culture

• A leadership team that values shared responsibility, open dialogue and collective problem solving.
• A strong professional learning community model that supports reflective practice.

The Opportunity to Shape a School

• Opportunities to lead innovation and contribute to long-term school improvement.

A Strong Community Focus

• Work with a supportive and engaged parent community.
• Build meaningful partnerships that enhance learning opportunities for students.

If you are a relational and strategic leader who is passionate about supporting staff and students to achieve their potential, we encourage you to apply.

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 Wayne Walpole, Principal on (08) 9234 6400 or emailing wayne.walpole@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/DP1060832

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, 14 August 2026