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.

West Leeming Primary School (PS), located south of Perth in the suburb of Leeming, is a welcoming and inclusive school community with approximately 430 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

We are proud of our strong culture of learning where every student is known, valued and supported to succeed. Our dedicated staff, motivated students and engaged families work in partnership to create a positive learning environment.

Guided by our values of Care for Self, Care for Others and Care for the Environment, our shared vision is to empower every student to succeed through high-quality teaching, strong relationships and a culture of care and high expectations. We are committed to evidence-based, high-impact teaching practices and strive to provide rich and diverse learning opportunities that enable all students to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

West Leeming PS is a collaborative and reflective school where educators are encouraged to learn, grow and contribute to ongoing school improvement.

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

The Role

West Leeming PS is seeking motivated, relational and improvement-focused instructional leaders who are committed to high-quality teaching and learning. We are ideally looking for Deputy Principals who are forward-thinking, informed by current educational research, and open to ongoing learning and professional reflection.

We are seeking leaders who would build professional trust, act with integrity, and support staff to grow in their practice. The role would involve contributing to strengthened consistency in teaching and learning across the school and requires strong interpersonal skills, sound professional judgement and a positive, solutions-focused approach to working with staff, students and families.

We are ideally seeking leaders who:

• Build respectful, trusting and professional relationships with students, staff and families, communicating with clarity, empathy and integrity.
• Display strong curriculum knowledge, particularly in English and Mathematics, and a deep understanding of high-impact, research-aligned pedagogy within the Department of Education’s Teaching for Impact framework.
• Lead instructional improvement through coaching, modelling, feedback and structured impact or improvement cycles.
• Work collaboratively with the Principal and leadership team to plan, enact and review whole-school priorities.
• Lead change with clear communication, consistency, follow-through and relational trust.
• Engage in professional conversations confidently and respectfully, upholding clear expectations while maintaining trust and dignity.
• Display calm, considered decision-making, supporting others to navigate challenges in a balanced and solutions-focused way.
• Balance strategic leadership with well-organised and effective operational management.
• Support Student Services within a multi-tiered model of wellbeing and engagement, working effectively with staff, families and external agencies.
• Approach challenges with a reflective, improvement-focused and solutions-oriented mindset.

Suitable applicants will ideally play a key role in leading high-quality teaching and learning across the school, supporting staff growth and development through coaching and research-informed practice, ensuring consistent implementation of agreed whole-school approaches, and contributing to a positive, inclusive, and caring school culture where every student can flourish.

If you are an instructional leader who builds strong professional relationships, leads with integrity and is committed to continuous improvement, we welcome your application. Join us in shaping a school where care, challenge and high-impact teaching enable every learner to thrive.

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 Jennie Dawson, Principal on (08) 9266 6000 or emailing Jennie.Dawson@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 six (6) 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/DP1007989

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 19 November 2025