Deputy Principal

Department of Education, Western Australia; Yanchep; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Leave provisions

Job summary

Department of Education, Western Australia is establishing a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed-term vacancies across WA for the 2027 school year. Roles may be full-time or part-time, with opportunities arising as enrolments grow.

Deputy Principals will support the Principal and leadership team, with a focus on Student Services in Years 3-6 and broader school leadership responsibilities. Applicants should be organised, adaptable and capable of handling complex cases in a

Qualifications

• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional, operational and student services leadership across the school in collaboration with the Principal and Deputy Principals.
• Focus on Student Services in Years 3-6 while contributing to whole-school leadership and improvement.
• Coordinate student support, manage complex cases and work with teachers, education assistants, families, school psychologists and external agencies.

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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Yanchep Rise Primary School (PS) is located in the rapidly growing coastal community of Yanchep, approximately 56 kilometres north of Perth. Opening in February 2021, the school has experienced significant enrolment growth, with further substantial growth anticipated over the next two years.

Our school community is diverse, with students from a wide range of cultural, social and educational backgrounds, including a growing Aboriginal population and an increasing number of students presenting with complex learning, behavioural and social-emotional needs.

At Yanchep Rise PS, Students are at the centre of everything we do. Our RISER values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, Excellence and Resilience underpin our positive school culture and high expectations for teaching, learning and behaviour.

We have established consistent whole-school approaches to explicit teaching, literacy, numeracy and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), complemented by the Berry Street Education Model. We are committed to inclusive education, building staff capacity and ensuring every student is supported to achieve success.

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

The Role

In response to significant enrolment growth and projected increases in student numbers over the next two years, Yanchep Rise PS is establishing a pool of suitable applicants for Deputy Principal positions. Opportunities may arise for permanent or fixed-term appointments, on a full-time or part-time basis.

The Deputy Principal will work collaboratively with the Principal and other Deputy Principals to provide strong instructional, operational and student services leadership across the school. Responsibilities will be shared across the leadership team, with this position having a particular focus on Student Services in Years 3-6, alongside broader whole-school leadership responsibilities.

We are seeking highly organised, adaptable and solutions-focused leaders, ideally with experience in supporting students with complex behavioural, learning and social-emotional needs. Suitable applicants should have a sound understanding of inclusive education, disability resourcing, individual education and behaviour planning, and effective approaches to supporting students at educational risk.

A key aspect of the role will involve coordinating student support, managing complex cases and working collaboratively with teachers, education assistants, families, school psychologists and external agencies. Suitable applicants should have the ability to respond confidently and calmly to challenging situations, support staff in managing complex behaviour and maintain high expectations within a safe, predictable and inclusive learning environment.

Suitable applicants will also contribute to whole-school improvement, instructional leadership, staff development and the consistent implementation of established teaching and behaviour practices. Strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly growing school will be important.

We are looking for visible, approachable and resilient leaders who could build positive relationships, communicate effectively and work collaboratively as part of a leadership team. Suitable applicants should display a commitment to reflective practice, developing staff capacity and balancing compassion and understanding with clear expectations and accountability.

Above all, we are seeking Deputy Principals who are committed to putting students at the centre of every decision, strengthening consistent whole-school practices and contributing positively to the continued growth and development of Yanchep Rise PS.

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.

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/DP1070580

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Frday, 20 November 2026