We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed term, 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.

South Bunbury Education Support Centre (ESC) is a specialist setting which caters to the needs of students with a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder with high educational need. Staff at South Bunbury ESC have a holistic view of education. We aim to support students to be their best in all areas of development through individualised support and implementation of programs to support academic, sensory, and social-emotional needs.

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

The Role

The Deputy Principal at South Bunbury ESC has a key role in contributing to the development of strategic and operational planning and reporting. Ideally, this will require a strong knowledge of current department strategic direction and policy documents. It is important that suitable applicants have the ability to collect and analyse relevant data which can be used to inform strategic planning.

It is desirable that our Deputy Principal has a good knowledge of SIS (Integris), Compass, Reporting to Parents and Microsoft programs, particularly Word and Excel. Knowledge and experience with programs which support the collection of academic and behaviour data (e.g. Pulse) will be highly regarded.

Suitable applicants should have exceptional organisational skills as establishing and maintaining effective operational systems is an important aspect of the role. Our Deputy Principal will need to be able to support the principal to manage a large number of staff through developing, communicating and adjusting timetables, and managing relief. The role will also involve the management of therapy provision, work experience students and volunteer work at the school. Suitable applicants will lead and mentor teachers to develop effective teaching skills and strategies. They will lead and support staff to manage and regulate the behaviour of students through a Positive Behaviour Support lens.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation 
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays) 
• Free relocation 

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

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 Ross Davidson, Principal on (08) 9796 4650 or emailing Ross.Davidson2@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Ross Davidson on Ross.Davidson2@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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A five (5) 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/SS1065803

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 12 October 2026