Deputy Principal - Primary

Deputy Principal - Primary

Branch: Mount Tarcoola Primary School

Division: Midwest Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $137,428 - $150,385 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Geraldton

Closing Date: 2025-11-21 4:30 PM

Attachments:

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• published jdf - generic - deputy principal primary school - schools - admin 3 - sep 2017.pdf

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Mount Tarcoola Primary School is seeking a high-performing instructional leader with a collaborative mindset to fill the role of Deputy Principal. The successful applicant will ideally possess strong interpersonal skills and prioritise a high level of care for staff and students to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

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

The Role

As a Deputy Principal at Mount Tarcoola Primary School, you will ideally play a crucial role in supporting our staff, particularly within Junior Primary / Early Childhood. Our school serves 400 students and their families within a caring and inclusive environment, of whom approximately 25% are Aboriginal and 10% have a diagnosed disability. The school also caters for a diverse range of families with multi-cultural backgrounds. English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) knowledge is highly desirable.

In collaboration with the principal and leadership team, you will support teachers in creating effective learning environment for students with diverse needs, particularly those with complex learning challenges, by leading professional development and leveraging data-informed practices. This role involves utilising your knowledge of disability resourcing to scaffold learning, implementing evidence-based strategies to address individual needs, and fostering a collaborative culture that promotes achievement for every student.

The successful applicant will support teachers in implementing evidence-based whole-school teaching strategies and programs in core curriculum areas. You will ideally have experience in leading pedagogical change, knowledge of the science of learning, and an understanding of the Department of Education's Teaching for Impact documents. Leading professional learning and effective staff collaboration will be a requirement of this role.

As a Deputy Principal at Mount Tarcoola Primary School, you will work closely with teachers to implement classroom observations, feedback sessions, and structured learning sprints. You will be required to work collaboratively to meet the needs of our students. Excellent time management and communication skills are essential, in addition to an ability to confidently navigate the school’s collaborative Microsoft 365 tools and Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

We are seeking applicants who possess excellent organisation skills, with the ability to pay attention to detail and work cooperatively and efficiently in a team environment. A positive attitude, use of initiative and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change, are important qualities within this role. You will be integral in actively supporting a strong culture of collegiality, integrity, and high expectations. You will ideally have previous successful leadership experience within your current role.

An ability to engage with parents, the wider community, and paraprofessionals in order to support student need is highly desirable. A high level of interpersonal, public relation and communication skills are an essential requirement of this position. Engagement in and working with teachers and allied professional staff in leading High Impact Instructional teaching processes is an essential requirement.

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:

• District allowance of $1 239 a year
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

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 Paul Luxton, Principal on (08) 9968 1100 or emailing paul.luxton@education.wa.edu.au.

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).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
  2. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
  3. 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).
  4. Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/DP998233

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, 21 November 2025