We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principal for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Armadale Primary School (PS) is a Public Independent School which is located in the foothills of Armadale, 28km southeast of Perth CBD and caters for children in Kindergarten to Year 6. At Armadale PS our specialist and highly qualified, motivated and experienced teachers and education assistants work as a unified team to offers the very best educational opportunities for its 451 students.
Find out more about our school by visiting Armadale Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking dynamic and dedicated Deputy Principals who ideally demonstrate highly collaborative leadership and a strong commitment to excellence in primary education. The role entails commitment to leading sustainable whole‑school improvement with student achievement at its core. The Deputy Principal will work closely with the Principal and Leadership Team to ideally provide high-quality educational leadership within the school and broader community. This includes leading a strong performance and development culture with high expectations, accountability and distributed leadership across the school. It also includes the delivery of the School Plan through decision-making, policy development, and the monitoring systems that align with the school's overarching priorities.
In addition, applicant’s key attributes and responsibilities ideally should include:
- Exceptional communication skills and strong personal acumen.
- Maintaining a positive school culture that promotes respectful relationships, student wellbeing, and strong engagement with parents and caregivers.
- Support the effective day-to-day operation of the school, including staff and student wellbeing and proven ability to implement positive behaviour strategies.
- Skills in supporting diverse learners and ensuring inclusive practices.
- Strengthening and supporting teaching teams to deliver high‑quality low variance practice.
- Lead evidence-based, high impact instruction in literacy and numeracy.
- Strong behaviour management knowledge and skills with a focus on working closely with staff to support students with complex needs and focus on inclusive practices within a positive behaviour culture.
Overall, the Deputy Principal serves as a key figure for educational leadership and operational effectiveness within the school.
Armadale PS leadership structure includes an Early Childhood deputy principal (K-2) and a Middle/Upper deputy principal (3-6). Should an opportunity become available as the Early Childhood deputy principal it is highly desirable that the successful applicant ideally possess an extensive knowledge of Early Childhood Education. They should have proven and effective leadership qualities, including the capacity to strategically lead evidence-based improvements.
Applicants with leadership qualities and skills to build staff capacity and lead teams of teachers to examine and plan for student improvement drawing on relevant student data to cultivate leadership within a culture of high expectations will be highly regarded and proven experience would be advantageous. The successful applicant should also have efficient, effective work habits and strong attention to detail.
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 Mark Donaldson, Principal, on (08) 9391 4500 or emailing mark.donaldson@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/DP1044062
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 28 May 2026.
