Deputy Principal - Primary

Department Of Education, Western Australia; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 percent employer contributions to 1

12 weeks’ vacation leave (school<br/>

Subsidised accommodation where aplic

Free relocation

Job summary

Margaret River Primary School invites applications for a Deputy Principal position on a 9-month fixed-term, full-time basis commencing Term 1, 2027. The DP will work with the Principal and staff to promote the school’s ethos, lead educational priorities and build community partnerships.

The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and a clear understanding of curriculum and pedagogies to engage and support students across the school.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in diverse educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Shape the school's identity in collaboration with the Principal and admin team.
• Develop and operationalise processes to support delivery of strategic priorities.
• Promote the school's values and ethos within staff, volunteers, and the community.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Curriculum understanding

Leadership

Job description

This is a 9 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

Margaret River Primary School (PS) is a level 5 school located in Wooditjup Bilya on Wardandi Boodja. There is strong community support for the school, parents and the local community actively assist in school activities. Our school ethos is Innovate, Engage and Inspire and students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of specialist areas in and out of school to complement the core learning curriculum.

Find out more about our school by visiting or .

The Role

The Deputy Principal (DP) assumes a pivotal role, working closely with the Principal and the administrative team to shape the school's identity. Educational leadership is a key responsibility, involving the active development and promotion of the school's values and ethos. This includes the development and operationalisation of processes to support the delivery of the school’s strategic priorities. The DP champions a collaborative approach, encouraging not only staff but also volunteers and community members to actively share ownership of the school's vision and goals.

Highly developed interpersonal skills, the capacity to build technical and relational trust and an appetite to focus on doing the right work in the right way are important components of the DP role at Margaret River PS. This role requires fluency and knowledge of the connection between the curriculum and the pedagogies associated with engaging, instructing, practicing and applying learning.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting .

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on [phone].

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 Aaron Thomas, Principal on [phone] or by emailing .

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.

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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 of Western Australia
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a 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 or in the attached application package.

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

• Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
• High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
• Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
• Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP1065455

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 30 October 2026