Vice Principal

Transperth; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Training opportunities

Leave provisions

Job summary

Kent Street SHS is seeking an inspirational and highly capable Vice Principal to join our executive leadership team and advance the school's vision, strategic direction and culture of excellence.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will drive strategic school improvement, strengthen teaching excellence, and enhance opportunities for every student, leading the Teaching and Learning portfolio and prioritising evidence-informed instructional practices and staff development.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience guiding school improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment differentiation.
• Ability to build staff capability through collaborative professional learning and coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead Teaching and Learning portfolio with high-quality instructional practices.
• Provide strategic oversight of specialist programs and partnerships.
• Develop productive partnerships with industry, tertiary institutions and community networks.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Strategic planning

Data-informed practice

Professional learning

Interpersonal skills

Education

Teacher registration WA

Job description

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

At Kent Street Senior High School (SHS) we aim to build highly skilled, knowledgeable, flexible young people who have a commitment to life-long learning and contributing to a vibrant and caring community. Our teachers promote a culture of endeavour and achievement and take pride in being innovative, nurturing, creative and adventurous. The school is characterised by educational programs that maximise the engagement of our students.

Kent Street SHS is an Independent Public School located within 5 kilometres of the Perth CBD. We cater for a diverse clientele from across WA (Western Australia) who travel great distances or reside at the Rotary Residential College located on our site to engage in our approved specialist programs. We also work as part of the Curtin Education Community to actively engage our local primary schools in the Victoria Park area. Kent Street’s motto of ‘Courage to Achieve’ underpins our mission to empower students to achieve through innovative teaching and mutual respect.

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

The Role

Kent Street SHS is seeking an inspirational and highly capable Vice Principal to join our executive leadership team and play a significant role in advancing the school's vision, strategic direction and culture of excellence.

As a key member of the school's leadership team, the successful applicant would work in close partnership with the principal and executive colleagues to drive strategic school improvement, strengthen teaching excellence, and enhance opportunities for every student. This role provides an exciting opportunity to influence whole-school direction while leading significant portfolios that contribute directly to student success and organisational performance.

The Vice Principal will lead the school's Teaching and Learning portfolio, ensuring high-quality, evidence-informed instructional practices remain at the centre of school improvement. The successful applicant should have a strong understanding of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and curriculum differentiation, with the ability to build staff capability through collaborative professional learning, instructional coaching, data-informed practice and strategic leadership.

A significant aspect of the role involves providing strategic oversight of the school's specialist programs. Working closely with program leaders, staff and external partners, the successful applicant would support the continued growth, quality and sustainability of programs that enhance student engagement, achievement and pathways.

The Vice Principal would also play a leading role in developing and sustaining productive strategic partnerships with industry, tertiary institutions, community organisations and educational networks. These partnerships are critical in expanding opportunities for students, enriching learning experiences and strengthening post-school pathways.

The successful applicant should display a proven capacity to lead improvement through collaboration, innovation and strategic planning. They will ideally possess outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire staff, students, families and community stakeholders to achieve shared goals.

At Kent Street SHS, we believe school improvement is achieved through collective efficacy, high expectations and a relentless focus on student success. The successful applicant would contribute to fostering a culture where staff are empowered to lead, students are known and supported, and teaching excellence drives improved outcomes for all learners.

We are ideally seeking a future-focused educational leader who can confidently navigate complexity, lead change with authenticity and purpose, and contribute to the continued growth of a school recognised for its strong culture, inclusive practices, specialist programs and commitment to excellence.

Please note interviews are likely to be scheduled for Wednesday, 25 November or Thursday, 26 November 2026.

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 personalbenefits.

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 Kacey Single, Principal on [phone] or 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/DP1072797

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 Friday, 20 November 2026.