Deputy Principal

We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principal for permanent full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Safety Bay Primary School (PS) is located within the City of Rockingham, approximately 45 km south of Perth. It has been rebuilt from the original site into a well-planned and resourced school which accommodates a growing population, sitting at just over 600 students
Find out more about our school by visiting Safety Bay Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
Safety Bay PS is seeking applicants to establish a pool for the Deputy Principal role.
The suitable applicant should possess high levels of knowledge in evidence-informed instructional practices and approaches for achievement, engagement and wellbeing. They should have experience in leading teams and working collaboratively with an executive team. A good understanding of multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), Teaching for Impact, and its delivery to staff for classroom implementation is advantageous. A knowledge of effective processes, and data management to support positive student behaviour across the school is important. The suitable applicants should have the ability to lead staff in analysing and utilising data to inform practice and differentiate curriculum to meet the needs of students.
The Deputy Principal would manage operational systems, including Compass and support student learning, engagement and wellbeing through MTSS model. Suitable applicants will ideally have experience in leading whole school process for Students at Educational Risk (SAER), Special Education Needs (SEN) planning and liaising with external agencies. This includes the development and oversight of Tier 2 and 3 interventions to support diverse student needs and additionally supporting staff to identify and differentiate for a range of learners.
A commitment to fostering a positive school culture to support the Safety Bay PS Business Plan priorities of Everyone Achieves, Everyone Belongs and Everyone Thrives will be a key part of this role. The suitable applicants will ideally contribute to the School Plan through participatory decision-making, policy development, and system establishment.
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 Jodie Schicker Principal, on or emailing
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 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 four (4) 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 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 15 September