Deputy Principal

This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible

Willandra Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School in Seville Grove that has proudly served the Armadale region since commencing in 1993.

We are a strong learning community that is bound by a strong values system. As a school, all staff prioritise the social and emotional wellbeing of our students and work to implement high standards of achievement and student engagement. We are proud of our safe, productive and positive learning environment.

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

The Role

The Deputy Principal – Teaching Quality should be a pivotal member of our executive leadership team, working in close partnership with the Principal to provide strategic and instructional leadership across Willandra PS.

This is an exciting opportunity for ideally an experienced and highly capable educational leader to join the leadership team and contribute to the next phase of the school’s improvement journey. The successful applicant should display the capacity to lead sustainable improvement by building trust, fostering collaboration and creating genuine staff commitment to a shared vision. You would be an influential leader who develops others, inspires confidence and leads change through strong relationships and evidence-informed practice.

As the leader responsible for Teaching Quality, the successful applicant would play a key role in driving the school's strategic priorities and improving student achievement through excellence in teaching and learning. You should lead a whole-school approach to curriculum delivery, assessment and effective teaching practice, ensuring consistency and high expectations across all learning areas. A deep understanding of contemporary pedagogy and high-impact teaching strategies aligned with the Department of Education’s Quality Teaching Strategy would be highly regarded.

A key focus of the role is leading curriculum improvement in Literacy and Numeracy. The successful applicant will ideally work collaboratively with staff to strengthen curriculum planning, assessment and moderation practices, while leading the implementation and review of whole-school curriculum frameworks. You should use student achievement data to identify priorities, evaluate impact and guide improvement strategies.

The Deputy Principal would lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and provide instructional leadership through coaching, mentoring, classroom observation, feedback and targeted professional learning. You should build staff capability through collaborative inquiry and reflective practice, fostering a culture of collective efficacy, accountability and continuous growth.

We are ideally seeking a leader with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong drive to excel, openness to learning and a commitment to continuous improvement. Highly organised and solutions-focused, you should display sound judgement, manage competing priorities effectively and lead initiatives that strengthen school systems and enhance outcomes for students. The successful applicant should communicate with clarity and purpose, building positive and productive relationships with staff, students, families and the wider community.

Above all, the successful applicant would be a collaborative and high-performing leader who contributes positively to a strong school culture and is committed to achieving excellence for every student through high expectations, quality teaching and shared accountability.

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 Narelle Bubb, Principal on (08) 9391 43***or emailing ************@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at ***************@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A three (3) 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 41***for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP1061199

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 Friday, 28 August 2026