We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals 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.
The School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE) provides educational support and services with schools, for students with extreme, complex, and challenging behaviours across a K-12 context. SSEN:BE is part of the network of specialist schools that operates under Statewide Services (SWS).
SSEN:BE staff provide individualised support for schools and young people that can take the form of, consultative, direct, indirect and/or professional learning support as befits the needs of the school or student referred to our service.
Find out more about our school by visiting ssenbe.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The SSEN:BE Deputy Principal role requires leadership that is responsive, consultative, and outcomes driven for the benefit of students and schools. You should be committed to expanding your own Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and able to lead staff to build their individual capability in delivering culturally responsive practices. Your decision making should always be centred on meeting the needs of K-12 schools and students, with an ability to clearly articulate support strategies that lead to expected, positive and measurable outcomes.
As Deputy Principal you will be required to lead diverse teams of SSEN:BE staff across the State, work closely with K-12 school staff and problem solve highly complex scenarios involving multiple stakeholders.
You play a key role in providing educational leadership and shaping a positive school culture by collaborating with the administrative team, promoting the school's ethos of ‘With Schools For Students”, utilising effective change management strategies for continuous improvement and assist in workforce effectiveness, leading and motivating staff to enhance student outcomes.
You contribute to the School Plan through participative decision-making, policy development, and system establishment. You will also manage administrative and operational systems to ensure effective school operations, including compliance with regulations, providing staff feedback, implementing information systems, and overseeing staff leave entitlements. If you have proven experience in educational leadership and a passion for fostering a positive learning environment, we invite you to apply.
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 Steve Beaton, Principal, on 0466 552 861 or by emailing Steve.Beaton@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 and change management 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 high level innovative 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/DP1033937
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026
