Deputy Principal

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026

East Kenwick Primary School (PS) has been part of the Kenwick community for over 35 years. The school has a steady enrolment of around 400 students drawn from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. We have approximately 15 percent Indigenous enrolment and 48 percent English as a Second Language we celebrate our cultural diversity and the experiences that each family brings to our school.

The school has an annual transiency rate of approximately 25%, reinforcing the importance of consistent whole-school practices that support student learning, wellbeing and successful transitions.

During this Business Plan cycle, we will work collaboratively with students, staff, families and the wider community to strengthen cultural responsiveness, celebrate diversity and foster a welcoming and inclusive school community.

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

The Role

The Deputy Principal is a key member of the school's leadership team, working collaboratively to provide strategic leadership that fosters a positive, inclusive and high performing school culture. This role is integral to shaping the identity of the school by actively promoting its values, vision and strategic priorities while building strong relationships with staff, students, families and the wider community.

The successful applicant will display a strong commitment to building and sustaining a positive staff culture where collaboration, trust, wellbeing and high expectations underpin professional practice. They will ideally be an instructional leader who supports staff to continuously improve their practice through coaching, collaboration, professional learning and evidence-informed decision making. The successful applicant will ideally promote connected whole-school practices, ensuring staff work collaboratively to deliver high quality outcomes for every student.

The successful applicant will ideally possess a sound understanding of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and display the ability to implement a cohesive, whole-school approach that integrates academic achievement, positive engagement and student wellbeing. Experience in developing and leading tiered systems that use data to inform decision making, target interventions and monitor student progress across all domains will be highly regarded.

A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice is desirable. The Deputy Principal will support the implementation of evidence-informed approaches that promote safe, predictable and inclusive learning environments, enabling every student to feel connected, supported and ready to learn. They should work collaboratively with staff to build collective capability in responding to the diverse learning, behavioural and wellbeing needs of students. Experience in leading Student Services will be viewed favourably.

The Deputy Principal plays a significant role in the effective operation of the school through strategic planning, policy development and the establishment of systems that align with the School Business Plan. They provide leadership in school operations, support the management of staff and student wellbeing, and may oversee responsibilities such as timetabling and other operational priorities.

Knowledge of, or experience in, Early Childhood Education will be desirable, particularly the ability to support high-quality teaching and learning practices that establish strong foundations for student success.

Overall, the Deputy Principal is an influential educational leader who inspires excellence, builds leadership capacity across the school and contributes to a positive culture where every student and staff member is known, valued and supported to achieve success.

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 Catherine Stott, Principal on (08) 6216 4150 or emailing Catherine.Stott@education.wa.edu.au.

During the school holidays, please contact Cathy Stott on 0410 614 435.

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 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/DP1057095

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, 30 July 2026.