This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026
Baldivis Secondary College (SC) is a vibrant and thriving learning community nestled just 46 kilometres south of Perth. Our mission is to provide an exceptional school experience for every student, fostering learning, wellbeing, and personal growth. We are dedicated to equipping our students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to achieve personal excellence in all aspects of life.
At the heart of our vision lies the student. We aspire for each and every student to excel, grow, and take ownership of their education and wellbeing. Our dedicated educators play a central role in creating the perfect environment for student success, and their values and beliefs form the bedrock of our excellent teaching practices.
Find out more about our school by visiting Baldivis Secondary College or Schools Online.
The Role
An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a dedicated, reflective and relational leader to join the supportive leadership team at Baldivis Secondary College as Deputy Principal.
As Deputy Principal, you will lead the college’s Instructional Excellence portfolio, ensuring staff are empowered to deliver high-quality teaching and learning. You will coordinate and strengthen support for staff in the areas of Classroom Management Strategies (CMS), instructional coaching, and classroom observation and feedback, while also providing professional learning, mentoring and support in Teaching for Impact, Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID), and student engagement practices. This includes leadership of whole-school literacy and numeracy initiatives, as well as the ongoing implementation of the college’s instructional framework and commitment to observation and feedback processes.
At Baldivis Secondary College, planning has commenced for the 2027–2029 Business Plan. In this role, you will play a key part in leading staff through the school improvement process, developing strategic plans within your portfolio areas, and supporting Learning Area operational planning through alignment with the college’s planning processes and operational guidelines.
AVID is central to our commitment to ensuring every student can achieve success while equipping teachers with the evidence-based instructional strategies and supports aligned to the Tertiary and Career Readiness Framework. The successful applicant will lead the continued growth and implementation of AVID across the college, further embedding a culture of high expectations, opportunity and achievement for all students.
Ideally, the successful applicant will have sound knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support to lead consistent Tier 1 Academic supports across the college and demonstrate additional skills across other Executive portfolios.
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 Dwayne White, Principal, on (08) 9523 3600 or emailing Dwayne.White@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/DP1044020
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, 12 June 2026
