Deputy Principal

jobs.wa.gov.au; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Kensington Primary School invites applications for a Deputy Principal to lead Years 3-6 and drive the school’s ICT priorities. This permanent full-time role sits within our administration team, located four kilometres from the Perth CBD.

You will work with an experienced leadership group to improve teaching, literacy and numeracy outcomes, while supporting student wellbeing and inclusive practices across the school.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead teaching and learning improvements.
• Ability to use student data to identify priorities and monitor progress.
• Experience coaching teachers to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed teaching.
• Strong ICT leadership to oversee school-wide technology integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum improvement with a focus on literacy, numeracy and inquiry learning.
• Use student achievement data to identify priorities, monitor progress and support improvement.
• Lead collaborative case management for students needing additional support.
• Coach and support teachers to deliver high-quality teaching.
• Foster positive behaviour and wellbeing through proactive leadership.
• Oversee whole-school ICT systems and integration of technology.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Data-informed decisions

Coaching

ICT leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Education data systems

Job description

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

Kensington Primary School (PS) is seeking an outstanding instructional leader to join our administration team as Deputy Principal, leading Years 3-6 and whole-school Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

Located just 4 km from the Perth CBD, Kensington PS is an Independent Public School with a strong reputation for academic achievement, student wellbeing and community partnerships. As our school celebrates its centenary, we continue to build on our proud traditions while embracing innovation and continuous improvement.

Relationships sit at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto, Together We Achieve, we believe that students thrive when staff, families and the wider community work together. Our values of Creativity, Respect, Integrity, Safety and Perseverance underpin our work every day.

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

The Role

This position provides an exciting opportunity to work alongside an experienced leadership team to drive excellence in teaching and learning across Years 3-6 while leading the school's ICT priorities.

• lead curriculum improvement with a particular focus on literacy, numeracy and inquiry learning
• use student achievement data to identify priorities, monitor progress and support continuous improvement
• lead collaborative case management for students requiring additional academic, behavioural or wellbeing support
• coach and support teachers to deliver high quality, evidence-informed teaching
• foster positive behaviour, strong attendance and student wellbeing through proactive leadership
• oversee whole-school ICT systems and support the effective integration of technology into teaching, learning and school operations
• contribute strategically to implementing the school's Business Plan and ongoing school improvement agenda.

About you

We are looking for a leader who ideally:

• builds trusting and respectful relationships with students, staff and families
• is collaborative, organised and solution-focused
• is committed to high expectations for every student
• uses evidence to inform decision making and improve student outcomes
• supports inclusive practices and responds effectively to the diverse needs of learners
• enjoys coaching others and contributing to a positive professional culture
• embraces continuous learning and seeks opportunities to innovate and improve.

Our School

Our 2025-2027 Business Plan focuses on five interconnected priorities:

• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Play and Inquiry
• Wellbeing and Engagement
• Cultural and Environmental Citizenship

These priorities are united by our belief that strong relationships are the foundation of successful schools. We foster explicit teaching alongside inquiry learning, implement the Berry Street Education Model and Friendly Schools Plus, and value collaboration, formative assessment and inclusive practices.

We enjoy a highly supportive staff, an active School Board and P&C, and strong partnerships with our community. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, grow professionally and work together to ensure every child is known, valued and challenged.

If you are an instructional leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for students while building a positive, collaborative culture, we encourage 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 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 Bronwyn Jones, Principal, on 08 6436 84***or emailing *************@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Bronwyn Jones on 0404 4547 301.

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.

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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP1062361

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, 2 October 2026