Deputy Principal

Department of Education, Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Attractive leave provisions

Job summary

Mount Hawthorn Primary School in Western Australia is seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies that may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027.

These roles involve leading with a growth mindset, high instructional standards, and capacity to support staff, students and families while aligning with the School Business Plan and Department directions.

Qualifications

• Experience in school leadership with a growth mindset.
• Ability to lead curriculum improvement and high‑impact teaching.
• Strong instructional leadership and use of evidence‑based approaches.
• Capacity to build trust with staff, students and families.
• Ability to align with the School Business Plan and Department directions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support curriculum improvement across key learning areas.
• Use evidence to inform decision‑making and drive improvement.
• Inspire and develop staff, and communicate with families openly.
• Contribute to the School Business Plan and executive decision‑making.

Job description

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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Mount Hawthorn Primary School (PS) opened in 1906 and is situated on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja. The school provides outstanding educational opportunities to over 900 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Students in Pre‑primary to Year 6 are at the main campus on Killarney Street, Mount Hawthorn whilst Kindergarten students learn and play at our Richmond Street, Leederville campus.

Our staff are committed to building positive relationships, with the motivation to pursue excellence. Our dedicated and professional teachers maintain an environment which supports each child every day to achieve their personal best. As a collective, teachers look to employ evidence‑based strategies to maximise the effect they have on student learning. In addition, we constantly aim to deliver the highest standards of pastoral care and support services to enable all students to thrive.

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

The Role

Mount Hawthorn PS is ideally seeking to establish a pool of highly relational, resilient and improvement‑focused Deputy Principals to join our Executive Team.

This is a complex Level 3 leadership role ideally for leaders with a growth mindset, strong instructional leadership and the capacity to build trust and lead improvement. Suitable applicants would have direct leadership responsibility for a phase of the school comprising up to 350 students, providing leadership to staff, students and families and ensuring high‑quality teaching, learning, wellbeing and support. At Mount Hawthorn PS we are committed to strengthening consistent, evidence‑based approaches to teaching and learning. Our school is continuing its journey towards a shared approach to explicit teaching and high‑impact teaching practices, with a strong focus on building teacher capability and improving outcomes for all students.

Working closely with the Principal and Executive Team, the Deputy Principal would contribute to the implementation of the School Business Plan, informed by our recent Public School Review and the Department’s strategic directions.

Ideally, we are seeking leaders who can inspire and develop a passionate and capable staff, lead curriculum improvement, use evidence to inform decision‑making, and communicate openly and honestly with families. They will ideally display resilience, sound judgement and the professional courage to navigate complexity while maintaining strong relationships and high expectations.

Professional Benefits

• competitive salaries
• flexible working arrangements
• training and career development opportunities
• 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 Jason Crofts, Principal on 0491319892 or [e-mail]

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

• 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/DP1059199

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 22 October 2026