Department of Education, Western Australia

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
East Kalgoorlie Primary School (EKPS) is located on the eastern fringe of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in Williamstown and serves a diverse community across the city. Approximately 94% of our students identify as Aboriginal, and with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) of 648, we are deeply committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background, learning needs, or personal circumstances.
Our students bring diverse strengths, languages and experiences to school, and we place high-quality education at the forefront of our work. Staff hold high expectations for every learner and use evidence-based teaching, assessment and collaborative planning to provide explicit, responsive instruction. Teaching follows a continuous cycle of identifying student needs, planning and delivering instruction, checking its impact and refining practice.
Cultural responsiveness shapes how we teach and build relationships. Aboriginal culture, identity and language are valued and embedded in everyday school life. Our integrated learning approach connects curriculum with students’ experiences, community knowledge and local context, creating meaningful opportunities for students to see themselves reflected in their learning.
Our whole-school multi-tiered system of support brings teaching and wrap-around services together. Staff identify barriers to learning, coordinate targeted support where needed, and work with families, community members and specialist services to strengthen student health, wellbeing, attendance and engagement. We regularly review the impact of these supports and adapt our approach as students’ needs change.
Relationships underpin our school community. Staff are visible, know their students and families, and work together to create an environment where students feel safe, connected and ready to learn. Our culture of high expectations and high care ensures every student is supported and challenged to achieve success.
Find out more about our school by visiting <a href="http://www.eastkalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.eastkalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au</a> or Schools Online. See more about living and working in Kalgoorlie by viewing the video below.
The Role
The Deputy Principal is a key educational leader at EKPS, working with the Principal and leadership team to drive high-quality teaching, student achievement and whole-school improvement. A deep understanding of the science of learning and the processes of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) is essential to success in this role. The Deputy Principal has the oppoortunity to apply this knowledge to strengthen classroom practice, identify student needs early, and coordinate timely support for learning, behaviour, attendance and wellbeing.
The ideal applicant will have ability to lead the consistent implementation of evidence-based practices through regular mentoring and coaching, purposeful staff meetings and the facilitation of professional learning. They work alongside staff to use assessment and other evidence to evaluate impact, refine instruction and ensure that targeted and intensive supports respond to students’ changing needs.
The successful applicant will ideally provide clear leadership in the day-to-day operation of the school. They will have opportunity to contribute to strategic planning, decision-making and the development of effective systems, while fostering a culture of high expectations, shared responsibility and continuous improvement. Through strong relationships with staff, families and community partners, they will ideally help ensure that the school’s values and culturally responsive practices are evident in every aspect of school life.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
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<li>Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13 730 a year</li>
<li>District allowance of $2 354 a year</li>
<li>12 percent employer contributions to superannuation</li>
<li>12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)</li>
<li>More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave</li>
<li>Subsidised accommodation where applicable</li>
<li>Free relocation</li>
<li>Annual travel allowance</li>
<li>Air-conditioning subsidy</li>
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Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at <a href="mailto:housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au</a> or on (08) 9264 5154.
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 Sally Fowler on (08) 90682400 or emailing <a href="mailto:sally.fowler@education.wa.edu.au" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sally.fowler@education.wa.edu.au</a>.
During the school holidays, please contact Sally Fowler on 0457 743 432 or by emailing <a href="mailto:sally.fowler@education.wa.edu.au" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sally.fowler@education.wa.edu.au</a>.
Agency Referrals:
Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at <a href="mailto:schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au</a> 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:
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<li>be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.</li>
<li>hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia</li>
<li>obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and</li>
<li>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.</li>
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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:
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<li>A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
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<li>A five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
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<li>Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
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<li>High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
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<li>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).
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<li>Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
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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 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP1066735
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, 23 October 2026

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