Deputy Principal

This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Alkimos Beach Primary School (PS), located approximately 45km from Perth, opened in 2017 catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6.
We are a school with strong values and are committed to developing a highly engaging and dynamic learning program for our students.
At Alkimos Beach PS, we believe that each student has the right to be respected and has a responsibility to respect others.
An important priority of our school is creating a warm, caring and supportive learning environment, both with the students and the community.
The Role
Alkimos Beach PS is seeking a dynamic and dedicated educational leader to join our team as Deputy Principal.
This pivotal role involves shaping the learning culture of the school with a strong emphasis on curriculum development, while actively promoting the school's values, ethos, and strategic priorities.
The successful applicant will ideally provide educational leadership focused on improving student outcomes and will support the Principal in the development and implementation of the school's Strategic and Operational Plans.
As an instructional leader, the Deputy Principal should foster the professional growth of staff through a coaching paradigm and lead whole-school initiatives.
A deep understanding of the Western Australian curriculum and a commitment to current, evidence-based teaching practices is highly regarded.
The Deputy Principal will ideally build strong, positive relationships with students, parents, and the wider school community to support student engagement and success.
This role will contain a teaching component of 0.4 FTE.
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).
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.
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.
obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
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 41***for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP994129
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, 19 September 2025