Deputy Principal
Government of Western Australia
- Gosnells, WA
- $137,428-150,385 per year
- Contract
- Full-time
FTE: 0.2-1.0
Location: Gosnells
Closing Date: 2025-09-08 4:30 PM
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-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 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.Gosnells Primary School (PS) is a highly supportive, progressive and data driven school which is committed to excellence in all aspects of teaching and learning. It is recognised as achieving the highest rates of staff satisfaction in the Department of Education with proven success in building a cohesive, collaborative and inspired team.The school provides staff with opportunities to pursue areas of interest or expertise through ongoing distributed leadership, coaching, mentoring and phase of learning opportunities. All staff are committed to the school’s pedagogical pillars of Purpose, Engagement and Relationships as we endeavour to create a leading high performing school.Find out more about our school by visiting or .The RoleThe suitable applicants should have strong leadership skills to drive a culture of continuous whole school improvement that supports staff to implement high impact, evidenced based instructional strategies, based on explicit teaching. As a Deputy Principal, you will have effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, with an ability to develop constructive, respectful, and positive relationships with all staff, students, parents, and the wider community. Previous experience leading centre of excellence initiatives is highly desired.The suitable applicants will ideally have extensive experience working with students from a variety of backgrounds, be proactive and visible within their schools and possess the innovation and capacity to provide instructional leadership across our K-6 school. We are seeking experienced leaders who are student and solutions focussed and who work effectively to develop the capabilities of all staff. You’ll be joining a school where staff are valued, opinions are actively sought and all staff work effectively together for the betterment of all stakeholders. Applicants who possess initiative, have high expectations for themselves and others and are dedicated to a shared vision and goals are strongly encouraged to apply.Professional BenefitsWorking 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 .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 Scott Tapper, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9234 6350 or emailing .Equity and DiversityWe 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 for more details.EligibilityTo 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
- consent to a
- A CV of up to four to five (4-5) 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
- 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.