We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and/or fixed term, full-time vacancies which may arise during the **** school year.
Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Christmas Island District High School is located 360 kilometres southwest of Java and **** kilometres northwest of Perth.
We cater for approximately 300 students from Pre-primary to Year 12 on our main site and more than 20 Kindergarten students at the Tom Patterson Kindergarten Centre.
Our school is well resourced, and extra support is provided to classes in the areas of literacy, numeracy, as well as pastoral care.
Our commitment to valuing the home languages of the island means that students are offered the opportunity to learn either Mandarin or Bahasa Malay languages.
Find out more about our school by visitingChristmas Island District High SchoolorSchools Online
The Role
The Deputy Principal will build staff capability through coaching and mentoring, lead the analysis of student and whole-school performance data, and support targeted differentiation to improve student progress and achievement.
An innovative and evidence-informed approach to improving outcomes is highly important to succeed in the role.
The position may include a teaching load of up to 0.4 FTE.
In collaboration with the Principal, the Deputy Principals provides educational leadership across the school and community, promoting the school's vision, values and priorities.
They would build strong relationships with students, staff, families and the wider community and foster a positive school culture that supports engagement,



wellbeing and learning.
The Deputy Principal supports the development and implementation of the school's strategic and operational plans and assists the principal to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Department policies and procedures.
The role also contributes to the effective management of financial, physical and human resources.
A key focus is strategic leadership of the senior school, including curriculum, course and cohort management, student wellbeing and pathways.
Responsibilities include senior school data and reporting systems, development of the Kindergarten to Year 12 timetable, and leadership of Vocational Education Training (VET) programs and Registered Training Organisations (RTO) partnerships to ensure students are supported to achieve successful pathways beyond school.
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.
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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 prospect, please contact Amy Luetich, Secondary Deputy 7 - 10, 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: SS/DP*******
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 4 September ****
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📌 Deputy Principal (Australia)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
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