Deputy Principal

Department of Education; Yanchep; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career development

Job summary

Yanchep Beach Primary School is seeking experienced and aspiring educational leaders to join our Deputy Principal Pool, with opportunities arising throughout the year. Deputy Principals are key members of the school leadership team, working closely with the Principal, other Deputy Principals and staff to provide strategic and operational leadership.

The Deputy Principal oversees one of three strategic areas: Teaching and Learning, Assessment and Data, and Student Services.

Qualifications

• Be Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have visa with work rights for the term.
• Hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia.
• Obtain a valid Working With Children Check and a current Screening Clearance Number.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership within the school leadership team.
• Oversee one of three portfolios: Teaching and Learning, Assessment and Data, or Student Services.
• Collaborate with the Principal and staff to drive improvement and consistency across the school.
• Engage with families and the wider school community to support wellbeing and inclusive practice.

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 and up to the end of Term 2, 2028. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Yanchep Beach Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located approximately 60 kilometres north of Perth, catering for just over 600 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Since opening in 2014 with 319 students, the school has grown into a vibrant and diverse community within one of Western Australia’s fastest growing regions. At Yanchep Beach PS, we inspire to grow lifelong learners who feel safe and hopeful for their futures. We value the wellbeing and progress of our students, staff and school community, and are committed to supporting every student to thrive. We foster respectful, responsible and positive learners while building the self-belief they need to embrace challenge, aspire and shape their futures. Our families have strong aspirations for their children and value connection, belonging and opportunities to contribute to school life. We aspire to being an inclusive and high-performing school where students, staff and families feel safe, valued and connected. High expectations, quality teaching, wellbeing and strong relationships underpin our approach. Yanchep Beach PS is entering an exciting phase of consolidation and continued improvement. Following a period of change, our focus is on strengthening consistency, embedding effective whole-school practices and building staff capability. We are committed to working collaboratively and using evidence to improve outcomes for every student. Find out more about our school by visiting www.ybps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking experienced and aspiring educational leaders to join our Deputy Principal Pool, with opportunities arising throughout the year. Deputy Principals are key members of the school leadership team, working closely with the Principal, other Deputy Principals and staff to provide strategic and operational leadership.

The Deputy Principal oversees one of three strategic areas:

• Teaching and Learning: Curriculum, pedagogy, instructional improvement and staff development.
• Assessment and Data: Whole-school assessment, data analysis, intervention and evidence-informed improvement.
• Student Services: Student wellbeing, behaviour, inclusion, engagement and support.

While each Deputy Principal has a defined portfolio, our leadership approach is highly collaborative. Leaders work together to solve problems, support staff, drive improvement and ensure consistency across the school. We are looking for applicants who bring strong knowledge and experience, outstanding interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving. Suitable applicants should ideally be positive, approachable and solutions-focused, with the ability to build genuine and respectful relationships with staff, students and families. We value leaders who can think strategically while remaining connected to the day-to-day experiences of students and staff. A commitment to high-quality teaching and learning, student wellbeing, inclusive practice, evidence-informed decision making and continuous improvement is essential. This is an opportunity to contribute to a school with strong foundations and significant potential, and to help shape the next phase of Yanchep Beach PS’s development. This process will establish a pool of suitable applicants for Deputy Principal opportunities that arise throughout the year. It is anticipated that multiple opportunities will be offered across various portfolios through the year.

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
• 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 Tom Bagnall, Principal, on [phone] or by emailing [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

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/DP1069532

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 November 2026