This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Eddystone Primary School is located in the suburb of Heathridge, approximately 27km north of the Perth City. Our motto is 'ACHIEVING TOGETHER' every child challenged to reach their full potential as a life-long learner.
We cater for Kindergarten to Year 6 students and our staff focus on individual students, enabling us to maintain a small school feel in the midst of a growing area. Our supportive, dedicated and experienced staff work collaboratively to enhance every student's physical, social, academic and emotional development. With access to ongoing professional development, the staff work towards preparing students for the many demands and rapid changes of an ever-evolving future.
Find out more about our school by visiting eddystoneps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Deputy Principal, you will ideally apply your professional knowledge and understanding to lead high quality teaching and learning. Drawing on the Quality Teaching Strategy, you should support our future business plan goals by improving student outcomes through high quality teaching practices.
We are seeking an experienced leader with strong mentoring and collegiate leadership skills. Experience in developing middle leaders and supporting graduate teachers, experienced teachers, and education assistants through a strong performance and development culture will be highly desirable. Experience in developing a whole-school instructional coaching framework and leading the analysis of teaching impact through routine data analysis is highly desirable. The successful applicant should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contemporary curriculum and pedagogy across a K-6 setting. Applicants should also have a proven track record of improving student outcomes and effectively supporting staff in implementing best practice teaching and learning programs.
The Deputy Principal should work collaboratively with the connected community and executive leadership team to implement best practice, utilising the Teaching for Impact suite of resources. As a school, we are committed to providing the best possible education, ensuring all students develop the knowledge, skills, and values required to adapt to a changing world.
This role will include a teaching component.
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 Chantelle Cochrane, Principal, on (08) 9406 5100 or by emailing Chantelle.Cochrane@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 four(4) 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/DP1040128
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, 18 May 2026.
