Deputy Principal
This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Welcome to East Waikiki Primary School (PS) , a public school that caters for children from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K to 6). Our dedicated and professional staff maintain a vibrant learning environment which supports each child, each day to achieve success. Our teachers employ evidence-based strategies and take shared responsibility to maximise the effect they have on student learning. We constantly aim to deliver innovative and diverse opportunities across the school to enable our students to thrive. Our staff work diligently to achieve our vision of setting high expectations and high-quality learning programs that are motivating and engage our students within a happy and safe environment.
Our community is committed to building a safe, inclusive school, where all students, staff and parents are equally valued and respected and have a shared understanding of the pursuit of excellence. East Waikiki PS celebrates a rich cultural diversity and engages all members of our community to work together, maintaining a trusting, nurturing and welcoming environment. Our parents, School Council and P&C are integral to our school community, and together we are passionate about providing the best for our students. Our school continues to develop strong links with the wider community, including partnerships with The Smith Family and the East Waikiki Child and Parent Centre, bringing together health and education services to support our families.
Find out more about our school by visiting eastwaikikips.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As Deputy at East Waikiki, you will ideally require outstanding communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead K to 2 staff to effectively implement Australian Curriculum; embed whole-school approaches in Literacy and Numeracy; coordinate and initiate innovative strategies for supporting students at educational risk and engage staff and students in utilising digital technologies across the curriculum. Experience leading Cultural Responsiveness Team, Early Childhood Learning Team, Leading Data Practises with staff- collection of, analysis and informing teaching and monitoring Whole School Attendance is highly desirable.
The Deputy Principal should also possess sound knowledge and experience in coordinating Student Services processes such as case-management, targeted planning and engaging a range of external support agencies. The successful applicant will ideally support teachers to maximise student outcomes through ongoing analysis of student performance data and evidenced-based differentiated planning in the key focus areas of Literacy and Numeracy.
We recognise value and provide for diversity by building a school community in which all individuals are equally valued, respected and included members. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will ideally provide educational leadership to the school and community in the development and promotion of the school's vision, by modelling important values and behaviours including a commitment to creating and sustaining an effective, inclusive, networked professional learning community.
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 Kara Larsen, Principal on (08) 9591 6600 or emailing kara.larsen@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 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
- 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: SS/DP1065311
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 Monday, 26 October 2026.