This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Edney Primary School is an Independent Public School located in the suburb of High Wycombe. We are a safe, happy and positive school where all members of our community staff, students and families feel valued, listened to and supported to be their best.
Our vision is grounded in Respect and Excellence.
Respect is displayed through courteous actions, valuing others, and working together in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Excellence is reflected in a commitment to doing our best, showing care in our work and relationships, and striving for continuous improvement.
Our staff are a blend of highly experienced educators and early career teachers, each bringing enthusiasm and dedication to student learning. We value collaboration and teamwork, and we work together to plan, reflect and continuously improve our practice. Our curriculum provides a broad range of learning opportunities, supported by strong specialist programs in The Arts, Italian, and Physical Education, ensuring students engage both individually and collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.edneyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Deputy Principal Years 3 to 6 will ideally make a meaningful contribution to school improvement and student success. Working closely with the principal and leadership team, the Deputy Principal will play a key role in leading initiatives across teaching and learning, staff development and student wellbeing, while supporting a positive and inclusive school culture. Experience in student services will be highly valued, particularly the ability to work collaboratively with the School Psychologist, Special Needs Education Assistants (SNEAs) and other support staff to strengthen whole-school approaches to wellbeing, behaviour, inclusion and personalised learning.
The successful applicant will ideally display strong relational leadership and the ability to build trust with students, staff and families. They will ideally lead with clarity and purpose, use data to inform decision making, and support staff to continuously improve their practice through coaching, feedback and collaborative planning.
We are seeking a leader who can ideally contribute to school improvement through:
- Leading the implementation of evidence-based teaching practices and whole-school curriculum approaches in mathematics.
- Driving initiatives that improve student progress in literacy and numeracy.
- Supporting whole-school behaviour and wellbeing approaches, including Positive Behaviour frameworks and restorative practices.
- Promoting student voice and engagement across school initiatives
- Supporting programs that build social and emotional competence and wellbeing.
- Contributing to a strong professional learning culture through Professional Learning Communities Professional Learning Community (PLC) and collaborative planning.
- Strengthening partnerships with parents, local organisations and secondary schools.
The successful applicant will ideally be a motivated and innovative educator with strengths in whole-school curriculum leadership and student engagement. Highly developed interpersonal skills will enable them to effectively lead, support and build capacity across staff teams, including classroom teachers, specialist staff and education assistants.
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 Kim Saw, Principal, on (08) 9216 4700 or emailing kim.saw@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 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/DP1041425
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
