This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Kulin District High School (DHS) is a Kindergarten to Year 10 (K-10) school where we believe education extends beyond the classroom. Building strong relationships and engaging with our wider community are essential components of our approach to fostering an enriching learning environment for all students. We understand that when families, educators, and community members collaborate, we create a supportive network that enhances the educational journey of every student.
Our school is a vibrant community hub where relationships thrive. We actively encourage parents, guardians, and local organisations to participate in school activities, share their expertise, and contribute to our students' growth. This partnership enriches our curriculum, fosters a sense of belonging, and ensures that our students feel valued both inside and outside the classroom.
At Kulin DHS, we STRIVE with confidence, STRIVE with respect, and STRIVE to succeed.
Our STRIVE values are: Success, Thankful, Respect, Inspire, Vision, and Endeavour.
Our moral purpose is to ensure our students are engaged in purposeful learning where they feel safe, valued, and confident to tackle academic and personal challenges, and to grow into optimistic, informed global citizens.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.kulindhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Kulin DHS is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Deputy Principal to join our amazing school team. We are ideally looking for a passionate educator who puts students first and thrives in a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.
As a high performing leader, you will provide educational leadership in the school and our community by enacting our school vision, values and moral purpose.
You should be highly capable in leading teaching and learning and be responsible for delivering strategies and targets outlined in the school’s Business Plan. This will include the further development of monitoring data informed teaching practices aligning with our high impact instructional model. You will ideally have the ability to lead improvement, innovation and change across the school.
Applicants should be committed to building the culture of high performance and high care in order to make a positive difference in the lives of our students at Kulin DHS. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are highly valued. You should be able to build strong professional relationships with staff, student, parents, networks and the wider school community.
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)
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
- 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 Megan Syred, Principal on (08) 6865 7300 or emailing megan.syred@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Megan Syred on 0438 351 165.
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: IPS/DP1038341
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, 4 May 2026
