Job opportunity

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 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Falcon Primary School is located in the coastal suburb of Falcon, Mandurah. The school is well known in the community for its warm, welcoming, and family friendly reputation. In recent years, Falcon PS has embarked on a significant improvement agenda, with a strong focus on building consistency across classrooms through low variance, evidence based practices. At the heart of this agenda is a commitment to explicit instruction, ensuring that all students receive clear, structured, and effective teaching. This approach is supported by targeted professional learning, instructional coaching, and whole school routines designed to lift student achievement and provide every child with the opportunity to succeed.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.falconps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The Deputy Principals will work closely with the Principal and Leadership Team members to provide strategic leadership that drives school improvement, enhances teaching quality, and supports the diverse needs of students. The suitable applicants should be instructional leaders and advocate for students at educational risk, with the capacity to foster a culture of high expectations, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Deputy Principals may be responsible for:

Instructional Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of whole-school curriculum and pedagogy, with a strong focus on literacy and numeracy.
• Drive consistency and quality of instruction through explicit teaching, high-impact strategies, and evidence-based practices.
• Use student achievement data (NAPLAN, Brightpath, PAT, DIBELS) to inform planning, assessment, and targeted intervention.
• Build staff capability through coaching, mentoring, and feedback aligned to the school’s pedagogical framework
• Foster collective teacher efficacy and consistency of practice through Professional Learning and Performance Management processes
• Support whole-school assessment and reporting processes to ensure accuracy, alignment, and accountability.

Leadership of Students at Educational Risk (SAER)

• Lead the development and implementation of inclusive practices for students with disability and diverse learning needs.
• Oversee case management and documented planning (IEPs, IBPs, PLPs) in collaboration with staff, families, and external agencies.
• Coordinate disability resourcing and targeted intervention programs to address academic, social, and emotional needs.
• Promote trauma-informed, preventative behaviour support strategies within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).
• Champion a positive behaviour support approach, embedding consistent expectations and routines across the school.
• Manage student behaviour and whole school attendance processes
• Monitor and analyse behaviour and attendance data to guide early intervention, decision-making, and resource allocation.
• Act as liaison with families and external services to provide wraparound support for vulnerable students.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic planning, school self-assessment, and the implementation of Business and Operational Plans.
• Line manage staff, supporting their performance development and professional growth.
• Ideally, build strong, respectful relationships with students, staff, families, and the community to promote engagement and success.
• Ideally, lead change with resilience and integrity, fostering a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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 Jacquie Abbiss, Principal on (08) 9584 7100 or emailing Jacquie.Abbiss@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 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/DP991769 

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 26 September 2025