Deputy Principal

We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. The position may include a teaching component anywhere up to 0.4FTE.

Maylands Peninsula Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School located in the suburb of Maylands approximately 5km east of the Perth CBD. There are currently 750 students across the school from Kindergarten to 6 with over half of these students in the Kindergarten to 2 area. We have an ever-increasing number of students presenting at school with an English as an Additional Language (EAL) background (52%) with 40 different countries represented in the school with 72 different languages spoken.

Further information about Maylands Peninsula PS can be found by visiting our school website or Schools Online.

The Role

In collaboration with the Principal and Leadership Team, the Deputy Principal should provide strategic leadership to promote the school’s vision, business plan, and strategic directions. The Deputy Principal plays a key role in embedding a positive school culture that fosters strong relationships across the community.

Key Responsibilities may include:

Instructional Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of the school’s curriculum and pedagogy aligned with the Quality Teaching Strategy and Teaching for Impact.
• Ensure high-quality instruction through evidence-based approaches, explicit teaching, and high-impact strategies.
• Leading data literacy (NAPLAN, Elastik, PAT, DIBELS etc.) to drive decision-making and coach staff on planning, teaching and assessing.
• Build staff capability through mentoring, coaching, and performance management processes.
• Support whole-school assessment and reporting processes to ensure alignment and accountability.

Student Services Management

• Develop and implement inclusive practices for students with diverse learning needs.
• Oversee the case management and planning for students with disabilities, in collaboration with staff, families, and external agencies.
• Coordinate disability resourcing and intervention programs for academic, social, and emotional support.
• Analyse behaviour and attendance data to guide early intervention and resource allocation.
• Act as a liaison with families and external services to support vulnerable students.

Operational Responsibilities

• Undertake human resource management responsibilities e.g. coordinate relief appointments in Casual Staff Seeker, approve leave requests and complete payroll certification duties.
• Undertake operational responsibilities, such as coordinating On-Entry and NAPLAN assessments, undertaking timetabling e.g. IMSS, PEAC, DOTT and duty rosters, and the purchase of stock.

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 Paul Andrijich, Principal on (08) 9462 6700 or Paul.Andrijich@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
  • 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/DP1005737

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 10 November 2025.