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.

Maida Vale Primary School (PS) strong reputation makes us a school of choice for the community we serve. We pride ourselves on creating a learning environment that is warm and welcoming, and focused on excellence. Our purpose is to be a 'collaborative, supportive and empowering learning community’.

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated leaders to join the Maida Vale Leadership Team and add to a happy and productive school culture by modelling excellence in the Maida Vale community.

Suitable applicants will ideally bring outstanding interpersonal attributes through which they will be empowered to promote the Maida Vale PS school vision and values. A key responsibility will be to ensure targets within the Maida Vale PS Business Plans are enacted. Suitable applicants will ideally have the skills and experience in understanding the Maida Vale PS culture and sharing and creating excellent conditions for students to thrive; cultivating collaborative structures and managing change processes that align with the school’s objectives in a positive and proactive manner.

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 Nicole Borbas, Principal on (08) 6228 7400 or emailing nicole.borbas@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 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/DP1008634

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 20 November 2025

Attachments

• Information - Applying for Advertised Positions in Schools Jan24.pdf
• applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
• jdf - deputy principal -primary school - schools - admin 3 - 2017.pdf

Position Title Deputy Principal

Agency Department of Education

Salary Level 3, $137,428 - $150,385 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Location Maida Vale

Unit/Division Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Branch Maida Vale Primary School

Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Position No. Pool Ref IPS/DP1008634

Closing Date 2025-11-20 4:30 PM