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

Malvern Springs Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We work collaboratively to deliver high-quality teaching, guided by evidence-informed and data-driven practice and strengthened through respectful relationships and partnerships that foster a strong sense of belonging. Together, we create a caring and inclusive community where high expectations empower every student to learn, respect, create and celebrate.

At Malvern Springs PS, every member of our school community is committed to ensuring that all students feel happy, safe, and supported to achieve success. We set high expectations across all aspects of school life and strive to create an environment in which every student can thrive.

We believe students learn most effectively when high-quality, explicit teaching practices are consistently implemented, particularly in the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills. This evidence-informed approach is embedded across our school, with a strong focus on English and Mathematics, to ensure students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed.

We are entering a new phase of our school’s development, with a new Business Plan commencing in 2027. Our focus is on understanding every student’s learning needs, strengthening the quality and consistency of teaching, and using evidence and data to maximise student progress and achievement. We are committed to supporting our staff to grow as professionals and people, building leadership capability and strengthening a culture where wellbeing, inclusion, student voice and belonging are valued. We will continue to deepen partnerships with families and community.

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

The Role

The Deputy Principal is a key member of the leadership team and ideally works closely with the Principal and other school leaders and staff to lead school improvement and support the effective operation of the school. The successful applicant would provide strategic and instructional leadership that supports the school's vision, values and priorities.

As part of our leadership team, you would have the opportunity to shape and lead priorities within our new Business Plan. Our focus includes strengthening student achievement and wellbeing, developing an inclusive and positive learning environment, building leadership capability and deepening relationships with families and the wider community. We value leaders who can lead change with purpose, engage and empower others, and translate strategic direction into meaningful and sustainable improvement.

The successful applicant should display the capacity to balance whole-school improvement priorities with the complex, day-to-day operational demands of a large school. The successful applicant will ideally be proactive, solutions-focused and highly organised, exercising sound judgement and a strong work ethic while managing competing priorities, responding effectively to emerging issues and ensuring tasks are followed through to completion.

The successful applicant should ideally display excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience coaching, mentoring and guiding staff and students. Experience working collaboratively with staff and families to support student behaviour and wellbeing through positive, educative and restorative approaches is highly regarded.

As an integral part of the school leadership team, the successful applicant will ideally possess the personal attributes to foster the established school culture of genuine care, respect, and support for colleagues, which is the foundation for the important work we do together every day to create optimal learning conditions for our students to flourish.

Ideally, we are seeking leaders who bring strong educational leadership, authenticity, relational strength and strategic thinking; leaders who can build trust, develop others and lead sustainable improvement.

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 Penelope Reynolds, Principal on (08) 6296 8240 or Penny.Reynolds@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays please contact Penelope Reynolds on 0428 251 090.

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 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/DP1049667

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, 29 October 2026