This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency.

Margaret River Primary School (PS) is a level 5 school that is connected to the values and ethos of the greater Margaret River community. There is strong community support for the school with parents and the local community actively assisting and engaging in school activities. We innovate - Engage - Inspire every day as students participate in a wide variety of learning experiences at school and on Country and develop their skills and abilities through a whole school commitment to integrated Inquiry based learning.

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

The Role

The Deputy Principal (DP) assumes a pivotal role, working closely with the Principal and the administrative team to shape the school's identity. Educational leadership is a key responsibility, involving the active development and promotion of the school's values and ethos. This includes the development and operationalisation of processes to support the delivery of the school’s strategic priorities. The DP champions a collaborative approach, encouraging not only staff but also volunteers and community members to actively share ownership of the school's vision and goals.

Highly developed interpersonal skills, the capacity to build technical and relational trust and an appetite to focus on doing the right work in the right way are important components of the DP role at Margaret River PS.



This role requires fluency and knowledge of the connection between the curriculum and the pedagogies associated with engaging, instructing, practicing and applying learning.

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 advantages 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:

- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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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 Aaron Thomas, Principal on or

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).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP

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 Thursday, 20 August 2026

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📌 Deputy Principal (Shire of Kellerberrin)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
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