This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026.
We are proudly located on Wadjuk Noongar Boodjar. We learn and play on the land and in the water that has been cared for by elders past and are learning to connect with and care for our land and waterways from the traditional landowners who walk on our journey with us.
Our specialised team of staff encourage students to confidently embrace challenges and become resilient life-long learners. Our school vision is underpinned by a school community focus on challenging and supporting each student to develop academically, socially and emotionally.
Find out more about our school by visiting deanmoreps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Deputy Principal, you should apply your professional knowledge, leadership expertise and understanding of contemporary educational practice to support high quality teaching and learning across the school. Working collaboratively with the Principal, Executive Leadership Team and broader school community, the Deputy Principal plays a key role in driving school improvement and ensuring positive outcomes for all students.
We are seeking an experienced and highly effective leader with a strong background in upper primary education. The successful applicant should display the ability to build positive relationships, lead with integrity and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement. They will ideally possess strong mentoring and collegiate leadership skills, with experience supporting teachers and education assistants through a robust performance and development culture.
A displayed capacity to provide instructional coaching, classroom observation and constructive feedback to staff is highly desirable. Experience in developing and implementing whole-school coaching frameworks, leading professional learning and analysing student and teaching data to evaluate impact and inform future practice will be highly regarded. Applicants should display a comprehensive understanding of contemporary curriculum, pedagogy and evidence-based teaching practices across a primary setting, together with a proven track record of improving student outcomes.
The successful applicant would oversee key aspects of upper primary schooling, including the coordination of excursions and camps, and will serve as the school's Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Coach. They should support staff to implement whole-school behaviour expectations, foster positive learning environments and promote student engagement and wellbeing.
A sound understanding of the Level 3 Classroom Teacher process and the ability to support aspirant leaders and experienced teachers in their professional growth is highly desirable. Experience in leading or supporting school improvement and change processes, or a willingness to undertake further professional learning in change management, will also be viewed favourably.
As a member of the leadership team, the Deputy Principal works closely with families and the wider school community. Experience working with School Boards and Parents and Citizens' Associations (P&C) is highly desirable, along with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Given the school's commitment to inclusive education and the operation of a Nurture Program, applicants with experience supporting students with complex behaviours and a strong understanding of autism and other neurodiverse needs will be highly regarded. The successful applicant should display the ability to lead staff in developing inclusive practices that enable all students to engage, achieve and thrive.
This is a full-time position and may include a teaching component. The successful applicant should be committed to fostering a culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement while ensuring every student is provided with the opportunity to achieve success.
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 Jacqueline Cooper, Principal, on (08) 9222 9250 or by emailing Jacqueline.Cooper@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.
All selection criteria will be assessed throughout the selection process.
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/DP1056613
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, July 3 2026.
