Deputy Principal

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $141,551 - $154,896 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Edney Primary School is an Independent Public School located in the suburb of High Wycombe. We are a safe, happy and positive school where all members of our community staff, students and families feel valued, listened to and supported to be their best.

Our vision is grounded in Respect and Excellence.

Respect is displayed through courteous actions, valuing others, and working together in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Excellence is reflected in a commitment to doing our best, showing care in our work and relationships, and striving for continuous improvement.

Our staff are a blend of highly experienced educators and early career teachers, each bringing enthusiasm and dedication to student learning. We value collaboration and teamwork, and we work together to plan, reflect and continuously improve our practice. Our curriculum provides a broad range of learning opportunities, supported by strong specialist programs in The Arts, Italian, and Physical Education, ensuring students engage both individually and collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes.

The Deputy Principal Years 3 to 6 will ideally make a meaningful contribution to school improvement and student success. Working closely with the principal and leadership team, the Deputy Principal will play a key role in leading initiatives across teaching and learning, staff development and student wellbeing, while supporting a positive and inclusive school culture. Experience in student services will be highly valued, particularly the ability to work collaboratively with the School Psychologist, Special Needs Education Assistants (SNEAs) and other support staff to strengthen whole school approaches to wellbeing, behaviour, inclusion and personalised learning.

The successful applicant will ideally display strong relational leadership and the ability to build trust with students, staff and families. They will ideally lead with clarity and purpose, use data to inform decision making, and support staff to continuously improve their practice through coaching, feedback and collaborative planning.

We are seeking a leader who can ideally contribute to school improvement through:

• Leading the implementation of evidence based teaching practices and whole school curriculum approaches in mathematics.
• Driving initiatives that improve student progress in literacy and numeracy.
• Supporting whole school behaviour and wellbeing approaches, including Positive Behaviour frameworks and restorative practices.
• Promoting student voice and engagement across school initiatives
• Supporting programs that build social and emotional competence and wellbeing.
• Contributing to a strong professional learning culture through Professional Learning CommunitiesProfessional Learning Community (PLC) and collaborative planning.
• Strengthening partnerships with parents, local organisations and secondary schools.

The successful applicant will ideally be a motivated and innovative educator with strengths in whole school curriculum leadership and student engagement. Highly developed interpersonal skills will enable them to effectively lead, support and build capacity across staff teams, including classroom teachers, specialist staff and education assistants.

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.

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.

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 29 May 2026