Deputy Principal

Deputy Principal

• Branch: Beckenham Primary School
• Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
• Salary: Level 3, $137,428 - $150,385 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
• Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
• FTE: 1.0
• Location: Beckenham
• Closing Date: 2025-11-20 4:30 PM

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

Beckenham Primary School (PS) is proudly situated on Noongar Whadjuk Boodjar and has been an integral part of the local community for over 100 years. Today, we celebrate and value the cultural diversity that exists within our learning community and the opportunities this provides for our students to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to positively contribute to society as global citizens.

Find out more about our school by visiting Beckenham Primary School or Schools Online.

The Role

We are seeking an educational leader who will contribute positively to our school community and leadership team by promoting our school values and business plan priorities.

Suitable applicants will ideally possess proven leadership experience and display key attributes such as openness and capacity for learning, trustworthiness, resilience, interpersonal acumen, self-awareness, and a strong drive to excel. They will ideally maintain an unrelenting focus on improving educational outcomes for students through a shared high-expectations mindset. A sound knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum, Teach for Impact, explicit instruction pedagogy, and contemporary best practices in Literacy and/or Numeracy is highly regarded.

In addition, the successful applicants will work closely and collaboratively with members of the leadership team to support key school priorities, including establishing a professional learning community model, promoting Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), developing positive connections with external agencies, and progressing the school’s journey towards cultural responsiveness as guided by the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework. They will lead curriculum, assessment, and pedagogical improvement initiatives, particularly focusing on Kindergarten to Year 2 and English as an Additional Language or Dialect teaching practices.

The role also involves using a case management approach to support Students at Educational Risk (SAER) and those with additional needs by liaising with stakeholders, developing documented plans, and building teacher capacity. The Successful applicant will ideally strengthen staff skills in data analysis to set and monitor targets and review student progress, while fostering strong partnerships with staff, students, families, and the community to promote inclusion and high expectations. Additionally, they should contribute to policy and procedure development and undertake operational tasks aligned with the Deputy Principal portfolio.

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 Bree Wagner, Principal on (08) 9278 3700 or emailing bree.wagner@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 statement of up to four (4) pages 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/DP1004961

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 Thursday 20 November 2025.