Deputy Principal - Students at Educational Risk

Department of Education, Western Australia; City Of Rockingham; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Golden Bay Primary School is seeking a Deputy Principal - Students at Educational Risk to join its leadership team. This permanent full-time role starts Term 1, 2027 and focuses on strategic student wellbeing, engagement and inclusive practice.

The successful candidate will lead whole-school approaches, oversee complex case management and work with staff, families and external agencies to ensure every student thrives.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead complex matters with calmness and professionalism.
• Capacity to translate strategic priorities into consistent practice across the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development of whole-school approaches to wellbeing, behaviour, inclusion and engagement.
• Oversee case management and support planning for students with complex or additional needs.
• Build staff capability in positive behaviour support and inclusive practice.
• Use student data to identify priorities, monitor progress and drive improvement.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, families and external agencies to support students.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Strategic leadership

Collaboration

Education

Teacher Registration Board of WA

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Golden Bay Primary School (PS) proudly opened as an Independent Public School in 2015, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our school is a learning community focused on excellence, respect and integrity. We work together with our parents and school community to build strong partnerships, have a shared belief system that provides a responsive and stimulating learning environment, and value the needs and interests of individual students. At Golden Bay PS, we pride ourselves on achieving high standards across all learning areas while developing the critical and creative potential of each student.

We deliver an inclusive, diverse and exciting range of programs to our students with teachers and support staff selected to deliver the best possible education for children in the Golden Bay area. Our focus is on child engagement and wellbeing with a vision that focuses on students, staff and the community living together, learning together, and succeeding together.

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

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated, relational and strategic leader to join our leadership team as Deputy Principal - Students at Educational Risk.

The successful applicant will ideally provide strategic leadership across student wellbeing, behaviour, inclusion, engagement and support, working collaboratively with staff, students, families and external agencies to ensure all students are supported to thrive.

As a member of the school leadership team, the Deputy Principal - Students at Educational Risk will ideally:

• lead the strategic development and implementation of whole-school approaches to student wellbeing, behaviour, inclusion and engagement
• provide leadership for students requiring additional behavioural, social, emotional or wellbeing support
• oversee effective case management and support planning for students with complex or additional needs
• build staff capability and consistency in positive behaviour support, inclusive practice and strategies that promote student engagement
• work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, families and external agencies to develop and implement effective student support
• use student, behaviour, attendance and wellbeing data to identify priorities, monitor progress and inform continuous improvement
• promote positive relationships, student voice, belonging and a strong sense of connection to school
• contribute strategically to the implementation of the school's Business Plan and improvement priorities
• work collaboratively with the Principal and leadership team to foster a safe, inclusive and high-performing school culture.

The successful applicant will ideally display strong interpersonal and communication skills, sound judgement and the ability to build trusting relationships with students, staff and families. They will ideally have the capacity to lead complex matters with calmness and professionalism, build the capability of others, and translate strategic priorities into consistent practice across the school.

An ability to balance strategic leadership with responsive operational management, together with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for every student, will be highly regarded.

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).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Adam McDowell, Principal on [phone] or emailing Adam [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).

Applications close

4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 10 November 2026