Deputy Principal

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025

Aubin Grove Primary School (PS) is a modern, award-winning Independent Public School serving students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Since opening, we have prided ourselves on our high standards, innovative practices, and strong community partnerships.

Our highly positive and collaborative school culture is anchored by our School Charter and guided by the FiSH Philosophy, which shapes the way we interact and work together. This shared commitment to respect, harmony and joy makes Aubin Grove not only an outstanding place for students to learn, but also an exceptional environment for staff to thrive.

Our school beliefs are captured by our vision: LEAF – Learn, Enjoy, Aspire, Focus. These values are deeply embedded in everything we do and are expected to be embraced and modelled by all staff.

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

The Role

The successful applicant will ideally provide strategic and instructional leadership across Kindergarten and Pre-Primary (K-PP), ensuring practice aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), Kindergarten Curriculum Guidelines (KCG) and the National Quality Standard (NQS). You will ideally lead a large team of experienced educators to deliver joyful, rigorous, play-based learning that builds strong foundations for literacy, numeracy and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in K–PP in line with the Aubin Grove PS Pedagogical Framework and the EYLF/KCG.
• Drive continuous improvement against the NQS, including Quality Improvement Planning and evidence-informed practice.
• Coach and develop staff through observation, feedback and targeted professional learning.
• Use data intelligently to monitor progress, guide intervention and celebrate growth.
• Strengthen inclusive practice, early intervention and positive behaviour support.
• Build strong partnerships with families, the wider community, and outside agencies (e.g., child development services, allied health, NDIS providers) to support student success and smooth transitions.
• Champion and model our FiSH Charter, nurturing a culture of kindness, high expectations and professional excellence.

Desirable attributes:

• Proven leadership experience in K–PP within a primary school context.
• Deep knowledge of the EYLF, KCG and NQS, with a track record of leading improvement.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the capacity to lead, inspire and performance-develop a large, experienced team.
• Expertise in instructional coaching, data-informed decision-making and play-based, explicit teaching.
• A collaborative, community-minded approach, with confidence working effectively with outside agencies.
• A values-driven leader who lives our FiSH Charter and models professional integrity.

Why join Aubin Grove PS?

• A positive, student-first culture and a clear Pedagogical Framework that defines exemplary teaching.
• Collegial teams, coaching and genuine opportunities to innovate and lead.
• A vibrant community that values partnership, inclusion and high expectations.

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 Jason Bushe-Jones, Principal, on (08) 6174 6500 or emailing jason.bushe-jones@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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached 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.

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: IPS/DP991883

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, 12 September 2025