Deputy Principal

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026. Amaroo Primary School (PS) is located in the heart of the stunning Collie River Valley, just 213 km south of Perth. Our passionate and dedicated staff are committed to providing an empowering, safe, and supportive environment where every student can excel.

Amaroo PS provides a place where students have access to evidenced based, innovative programs. Our professional staff delivers a broad and challenging curriculum offering opportunity for students to explore and develop their talents whilst acknowledging that students learn at different rates and in different ways. We work together, adopting an inclusive whole school approach where all are accountable and responsible for the growth and development of every child providing opportunities for them to be the best they can.

At Amaroo PS, we are unwavering in our commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential. Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

Amaroo PS is seeking an innovative and passionate Deputy Principal to join our leadership team. Working closely with the Principal and administration team, this pivotal role helps shape the school’s identity while driving its vision, mission, and values across the community.

The Deputy Principal will lead the delivery of high-quality curriculum and pedagogy across all phases of learning, supporting whole-school programs such as UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute), Word Origins, Talk for Writing (T4W), and Oxford Maths. A strong understanding of Teaching for Impact is highly desirable. The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers and support staff to create engaging learning experiences and build a capable middle leadership team that ensures consistency and excellence across the school.

This role encompasses both strategic and operational leadership, overseeing the implementation of the School Plan, managing resources effectively, and ensuring compliance with financial and legislative requirements. The Deputy Principal will foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, lead change with purpose, and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement in teaching and learning.

Applicants should demonstrate proven leadership and management experience, including expertise in Classroom Management Strategies (CMS), knowledge of the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) framework, and strong mentoring and coaching skills. The ability to lead change, enhance teacher practice, and support student learning is essential.

A flexible, resilient, and highly organised approach, combined with the ability to balance competing priorities, will be key to success in this role.

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:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 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 Julie Denholm, Principal on (08) 9735 9400 or emailing julie.denholm@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 four (4) 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/DP1005995. 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, 17 November 2025.