Deputy Principal - Secondary

Department of Education; Canning; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Attractive leave provisions

Descripción de la vacante

Cannington Community College in Western Australia is seeking an energetic Deputy Principal to join the Executive Team and drive whole‑school leadership and curriculum development. The role requires building leadership capacity among middle leaders and aligning priorities with teaching and learning outcomes.

You will work alongside the College Principal and five middle leaders to ensure continuity, equity and sustained improvement across the K‑10 College, with a focus on engaging staff, students

Formación

• Experience in school leadership or executive level roles.
• Proven ability to lead curriculum development and improve teaching practice.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership to drive whole‑school improvement.
• Oversee curriculum development and middle leader capacity building.
• Collaborate with the Principal and executive team to translate vision into practice.
• Support teaching and learning across the College and engage families.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Curriculum development

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Teaching qualification

WA Teacher Registration

Descripción del empleo

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency. At Cannington Community College, our purpose is to empower students to contribute positively to society and to shape their futures using knowledge and skills developed in partnership with families and the wider community. Cannington Community College's PBS values are at the heart of all we do. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment that allows our students to be Considerate, Aspiring, Responsible and Engaged. Find out more about our school by visiting Canningtoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online . The Role Cannington Community College is seeking an energetic, relational and innovative leader to join our Executive Team as Deputy Principal. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a College that is building on a significant period of improvement and is well positioned for its next phase of growth. As the College’s sole Secondary Deputy Principal, the successful applicant will play a significant whole‑school leadership role in a dynamic and evolving environment. They will work closely with a strong team of five substantive middle leaders, supported by an experienced school officer who provides dedicated operational support. This structure provides the Deputy Principal with both the responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to build leadership capacity, strengthen consistency and ensure that strategic priorities are translated effectively into classroom practice. A key focus is curriculum leadership and the development of our middle leaders. Following a highly successful Public School Review, which celebrated our strong leadership, inclusive culture and community partnerships, the College is ready to further consolidate its improvement journey through consistency in curriculum, pedagogy and support for teaching and learning. We are committed to ensuring that every classroom and every teacher is supported to provide our students with the best possible opportunities for success – academically, socially and emotionally. The successful applicant will be provided with flexibility, autonomy and scope to lead, with an expectation that they will bring a dynamic, innovative and solutions‑focused approach to their work. We are looking for a leader who can build the capability of others, challenge and support practice, and translate a clear vision into sustainable improvement. Our Executive Team is distinctive in its collaborative approach, and the successful applicant will work closely with the Deputy Principal – Primary and College Principal to strengthen continuity, consistency and shared leadership across the College. This is an opportunity for an experienced leader to make a genuine difference to the culture, capability and educational outcomes of our K-10 College community. If you are a relational and strategic leader who is passionate about developing people, leading high‑quality curriculum and creating the conditions for staff and students to thrive, we welcome your application to join the Cannington Community College team.

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 .

Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

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/DP1065916

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 Monday, 19 October 2026

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Kirkwood, Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail] . During the school holidays, please contact Rebecca Kirkwood, [e-mail] or 044 7607 422.