Deputy Principal

VenuesWest; Mount Helena; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Job summary

Eastern Hills Senior High School is seeking a reflective and motivated instructional leader to join the Executive team and drive high expectations and achievement during a period of transformation. The role includes leading Year 7–9 cohorts and overseeing Teach and Learning and Learning Support portfolios, while coaching Heads of Learning Areas and Coordinators to maximise outcomes for staff and students.

The successful candidate will be strategic, capable of building positive relationships with

Qualifications

• Leadership and people-management experience in a school setting.
• Ability to coach Heads of Learning Area and Program Coordinators.
• Strong change leadership and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Year 7 to Year 9 cohorts and oversee Teach and Learning and Learning Support portfolios.
• Coach Heads of Learning Area and Program Coordinators to maximise staff and student outcomes.
• Demonstrate strategic change leadership and build positive relationships with students, staff and community.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor of Education

TEACHER REGISTRATION WA

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Eastern Hills Senior High School (SHS)is an Independent Public School catering for young people in Year 7 to Year 12. Our vision is to offer students a caring, progressive and meaningful learning environment that enhances their self-confidence, and promotes an interest in life-long learning and achievement. We have a proud history of offering young people a high quality, comprehensive education suited to their strengths and passions.

We provide flexible education pathways leading to the attainment of an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications, or future employment. This broad curriculum sees our students achieve their Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and go on to further training and successful careers. Our teachers are experienced at getting the best out of all their students. We respect the individual needs of each student and believe that with the right guidance and direction, they will both succeed and achieve their highest expectations.

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

The Role

Eastern Hills SHS is seeking to appoint a reflective and motivated instructional leader who will join their Executive team to help lead the school in its focus on high expectations and high achievement. Eastern Hills SHS is undergoing a significant transformation and is looking for a leader to bring their skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm to support this cultural growth.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to lead the Year 7 to Year 9 cohorts and have oversight of the Teach and Learning and Learning Support portfolios. They will support and coach Heads of Learning Area and Program Coordinators to maximise outcomes for both staff and students. They will ideally be strategic in their change leadership and have the capacity to build positive relationships with students, staff, and the broader community. We seek an agile leader who can perform at a high level in both operational and leadership spaces. They should be committed to actively supporting the growth of the school’s positive culture.

Eastern Hills SHS provides high-quality education to over 800 students. We are seeking an individual who has knowledge and experience to work with staff to ensure that we have a consistently high-quality approach to teaching and learning and a curriculum that engages and meets the learning needs of all students. The successful applicant should also grow partnerships with our local intake primary schools and support the successful transition of students from primary to secondary school. We have approximately 120 staff who are dedicated in helping students achieve their best and make the most of their education.

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 personalbenefits.

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 Kristy Watson, Principal, on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail].

During the school holidays, please contact Kristy Watson on 0436 616 497 or Raelene Infanti on 0413 241 196.

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.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP1065288

Applications close:

4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 16 October 2026.