Deputy Principal

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

Eaton Community College (CC), established in 2003 as a Year 7 to 10 Middle School, evolved in 2009 into a comprehensive Year 7 to 12 Senior High School. Today, the College proudly serves students across these six year levels, offering diverse pathways tailored to support individual aspirations and learning journeys.

At Eaton CC, we are committed to addressing the unique emotional, social, intellectual, and academic needs of young people. Our nurturing environment fosters self-worth, confidence, and resilience, while providing a high-quality educational experience that prepares students for a successful future.

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

The Role

Eaton CC is seeking a dedicated and highly relational Deputy Principal who is committed to building trust, fostering strong relationships, and ensuring outstanding educational outcomes for all students.

Working in close partnership with the Principal and Executive Team, the Deputy Principal will model and promote the college’s vision and values, while leading collaboratively to deliver school priorities and drive continuous improvement. The successful applicant will ideally have a proven ability to create an environment where staff, students, and the wider community feel valued, supported, and connected.

We are seeking a leader who can think and plan strategically, and who works collaboratively to develop innovative and practical solutions. We higly value applicants with strong interpersonal and communication skills, to build trust, strengthen partnerships, and cultivate a positive and inclusive school culture.

The successful applicant should also display a commitment to growth both personally and professionally and the ability to develop the capacity of others. They would apply effective change management strategies, encourage reflective practice, and use evidence and data to guide decision-making. Together, these qualities will foster a culture that values quality teaching and supports all students to achieve their potential.

Applicants with experience across key leadership and management areas including whole-school teaching and learning, timetabling, senior school requirements, Vocational Education and Training (VET), and cohort oversight will be highly regarded.

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:

• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 see info below
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• Free relocation

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Eaton Community College in 2026 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

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 Pippa Herbert, Principal on (08) 9796 7000 or emailing pippa.herbert@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 five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
  2. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
  3. 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).
  4. 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/DP1008024

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, 24 November 2025