This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Are you an inspiring leader ready to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant remote community, join our team as Deputy Principal – Secondary at Laverton School!
Why Laverton School?
At Laverton School, we prioritise explicit instruction practices, student wellbeing, community engagement and whole of student practices, ensuring that every child receives clear guidance and support in their learning journey. We are committed to developing pathways for our secondary students.
Located in the stunning Northern Goldfields, our school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
This position is based in Laverton, Western Australia, working across all campuses as required. As part of Laverton School, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experiences of our students.
We are a K-12 school with face-to-face classes in the primary sector and mixed mode delivery in secondary school (combination of face-to-face and SIDE).
If you’re a passionate, relationship-focused leader ready to make a difference in the lives of our students and community, we want to hear from you!
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.
About the Role
As Deputy Principal, you will collaborate closely with the leadership team to provide educational leadership, drive innovation, and implement our 2025 - 2027 Strategic Plan. Your responsibilities will include:
- Educational Leadership: Promote the school’s vision and values while enhancing student outcomes across all campuses.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively on initiatives like Social Emotional Learning (SEL), School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE), and Positive Behaviour Support, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals.
- Focus on Wellbeing: Bring a keen interest in student wellbeing and social-emotional education to your role.
- Pathways: Develop innovative pathways to support secondary student transition and build year 12 completion and graduation opportunities.
Our Ideal Deputy Principal – Secondary
- Dynamic Leader: You will ideally be highly motivated and possess the energy to unite teams, identify opportunities, and establish new initiatives.
- Exceptional Communicator: Strong interpersonal skills are essential for developing positive partnerships with staff, students, and the community.
- Culturally Responsive: A commitment to building relationships within a predominantly Indigenous student cohort and an understanding of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework is highly advantageous
- Strong Relationships: Essential to the role is the ability to build and maintain strong partnerships with students, families, community and colleagues.
This is more than just an education position - it’s an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students while enjoying the natural beauty and community spirit of Laverton.
If you’re motivated, innovative, and ready to embrace a fulfilling journey in leadership, we want to hear from you!
Life in Laverton – Adventure Awaits!
Laverton School is made up of three campuses: Laverton Campus (in town); Cosmo Newberry (95km east of Laverton) and Mulga Queen (135km north-east of Laverton). We are nestled in the Northern Goldfields of Western Australia on the edge of the Great Victoria Desert. Wongi people, collectively known as Wongutha or Wankatja people, have occupied the area for thousands of years.
Due to our remote location and the possible need for gravel driving, all staff will need to complete a 4WD training course (preferably prior to coming to Laverton) – paid for by the school.
Laverton offers a wealth of services to support your lifestyle, including a youth club, a gym, 24 hour fuel, volunteer organisations (eg. St John Ambulance), a regularly visiting GP and a local hospital. Enjoy convenient access to a supermarket, café and takeaway options, all within a friendly community atmosphere. With regular flights to and from Perth and a host of recreational opportunities including weekend camping trips and visits to Kalgoorlie (our closest major centre), Laverton is the perfect place to call home.
Apply now to be a part of our inspiring team at Laverton School!
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 Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15 370 a year
- District allowance of $2 734 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 see info below
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Airconditioning Subsidy
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Laverton School in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $3 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details.
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 Judith Williams, Principal on (08) 9068 8401 or emailing Judith.Williams3@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; and
- A three (3) 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/DP1043884
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 Tuesday, 2 June 2026
