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 and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Kewdale Primary School (PS) has a proud history of striving for academic excellence, strong community partnerships and a commitment to developing the whole child. Our moral purpose, Positive growth through learning, reflects our commitment to evidence-informed teaching practices that support both student achievement and wellbeing. We deliver a broad curriculum with a strong focus on explicit, evidence-based Literacy and Numeracy instruction, complemented by specialist programs in Science, Art, Music, Auslan and Physical Education.

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

The Role

At Kewdale PS, we believe every student has the right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others. Creating a warm, caring and supportive learning environment for students, staff and the community is central to our work.

We are ideally seeking strategic and relational leaders with a strong understanding of contemporary curriculum, pedagogy and evidence-based teaching practices. Suitable applicants should display the ability to build staff capability, lead school improvement initiatives and promote high-quality teaching and learning across the school.

At Kewdale PS, we value distributed leadership and believe leadership capability should be developed at all levels. We are ideally looking for leaders who creates the conditions for others to succeed, fosters collective efficacy and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement.

Suitable applicants will lead the development and implementation of high-quality, inclusive whole-school programs delivered with consistency across classrooms. A key focus of the role is coaching and supporting staff through feedback, professional learning and collaborative practice to improve student outcomes.

Highly developed data literacy is important. Suitable applicants should be able to analyse and interpret a range of student and school performance data, identify trends, monitor progress and evaluate the impact of teaching and learning programs. They will work alongside staff to use evidence to inform decision-making, strategic planning and targeted improvement initiatives aligned with Department of Education priorities and Public School Review processes.

Suitable applicants should also display strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative leadership style and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, students, families and the wider community. As a member of the leadership team, they should contribute to both the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the school.

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 Tracey Irving, Principal, on (08) 9473 9500 or emailing Tracey.Irving@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Tracey Irving on 0419 945 242.