This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Allendale Primary School (PS) is a proud Independent Public School for Kindergarten to Year 6 students, and our staff share a collective responsibility for providing every student with a pathway to a successful future. Our school is situated in the centre of Geraldton and our families live within Wonthella and surrounding suburbs.
Find out more about our school by visiting allendaleps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Allendale PS is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Deputy Principal (Student Services) to join its high performing leadership team. This pivotal role requires strong moral purpose and an unrelentless commitment to put positive student outcomes at the heart of all decision making. At Allendale PS, students are at the centre of everything we do.
The successful applicant will be responsible for leading a culture of high expectations and the coordination of complex student case management, including the coordination of disability resourcing applications. Effective collaboration and communication with the Lead Education Assistants and APS Student Services Team are essential skills. In this role, the Deputy will also support both teachers and allied professionals to reflect on their practice and identify areas where performance could be improved.
Daily you will be required to engage productively with parents, carers and external services and lead our Positive Behaviour Support program. As an instructional leader, you will ideally regularly use data to analyse the impact of whole school approaches and make the necessary adjustments using a considered change management structure.
As Deputy Principal (Student Services), you will ideally use the Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model to manage student wellbeing, social emotional learning and behaviour support. A deep understanding of the science of learning and evidence-based programs will allow you to collaborate effectively with the Deputy (Teaching and Learning), working together to ensure Tier 2 and 3 intervention programs provide targeted support for identified students. Experience with explicit and direct instruction programs such as Spelling Mastery, UFLI and Prime Mathematics would be highly regarded in this process.
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:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5 000 per year
- District allowance of $1 239 a year
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- 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 Chad Barnes, Principal on (08) 9923 6600 or emailing Chad.Barnes@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF. Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
- 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).
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/DP1009858
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 Friday, 29 May 2026
