This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible
Willandra Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public School in Seville Grove that has proudly served the Armadale region since commencing in ****.
We are a strong learning community that is bound by a strong values system. As a school, all staff prioritise the social and emotional wellbeing of our students and work to implement high standards of achievement and student engagement. We are proud of our safe, productive and positive learning environment.
Find out more about our school by visiting Willandra Primary School or Schools Online.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for ideally an experienced and highly capable educational leader to join the leadership team and contribute to the next phase of the school's improvement journey. The successful applicant should display the capacity to lead sustainable improvement by building trust, fostering collaboration and creating genuine staff commitment to a shared vision. You would be an influential leader who develops others, inspires confidence and leads change through strong relationships and evidence-informed practice.
As the leader responsible for Teaching Quality, the successful applicant would play a key role in driving the school's strategic priorities and improving student achievement through excellence in teaching and learning. You should lead a whole-school approach to curriculum delivery, assessment and effective teaching practice, ensuring consistency and high expectations across all learning areas. A deep understanding of contemporary pedagogy and high-impact teaching strategies aligned with the Department of Education's Quality Teaching Strategy would be highly regarded.
A key focus of the role is leading curriculum improvement in Literacy and Numeracy. The successful applicant will ideally work collaboratively with staff to strengthen curriculum planning, assessment and moderation practices,



while leading the implementation and review of whole-school curriculum frameworks. You should use student achievement data to identify priorities, evaluate impact and guide improvement strategies.
The Deputy Principal would lead Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and provide instructional leadership through coaching, mentoring, classroom observation, feedback and targeted professional learning. You should build staff capability through collaborative inquiry and reflective practice, fostering a culture of collective efficacy, accountability and continuous growth.
We are ideally seeking a leader with excellent interpersonal skills, a strong drive to excel, openness to learning and a commitment to continuous improvement. Highly organised and solutions-focused, you should display sound judgement, manage competing priorities effectively and lead initiatives that strengthen school systems and enhance outcomes for students. The successful applicant should communicate with clarity and purpose, building positive and productive relationships with staff, students, families and the wider community.
Above all, the successful applicant would be a cooperative and high-performing leader who contributes positively to a strong school culture and is committed to achieving excellence for every student through high expectations, quality teaching and shared accountability.
Qualified Advantages
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 Narelle Bubb, 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).
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 Friday, 28 August ****
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📌 Deputy Principal (Western Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Western Australia