We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principal 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 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Piara Waters Primary School (PS) opened in February 2012 catering for students in Kindergarten to Year 6 and is located in the suburb of Piara Waters (South Metropolitan Education Region). It is one of the largest primary schools in the state, and staff benefit from working in a large, collaborative team, to continually build their knowledge.  As an Independent Public School, we utilise the flexibilities afforded to us, to ensure the highest possible outcomes for students.

Every decision is focused on every classroom, and every student, every day. You will love working at Piara Waters PS and we will love working with you!

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

The Role

As Deputy Principal, you would work closely with the Principal and members of the executive team to provide strategic educational leadership in the school and the community. You should be a strong leader, highly motivated and innovative, with strengths in understanding and leading curriculum and evidence-informed teaching and learning approaches.

The ideal applicants will make it a priority to know students and staff, and understand how they learn, including English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EALD) and neurodiverse students. Suitable applicants should ideally have a high level of Western Australian curriculum, instructional and assessment knowledge.  Suitable applicants will have effective processes to support positive student behaviour across the school. 

As a leader in a large school, suitable applicants should have exemplary collaboration skills and efficient and effective work habits. Strong attention to detail, in addition to a strategic approach to school improvement is required.

Piara Waters PS has five (5) deputy positions. Each Deputy leads a phase of schooling in which they know both the students and the curriculum well from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6).

In addition to leading a phase of schooling, each phase of schooling deputy also leads a portfolio which extends across K-6. These portfolios are based on the needs of students and staff and include EALD, Student Services, Literacy, Numeracy, Quality Teaching, Strategic Planning and Operations.

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 Alison Ramm, Principal on (08) 9397 4300 or emailing alison.ramm@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Alison Ramm on alison.ramm@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 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
  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: IPS/DP1064666

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 Thursday, 8 October 2026