This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, ****
The School
Katanning Primary School is located in the Great Southern Region of WA and the Wheatbelt Education Region. Like the wider community, our school celebrates its diversity: around 40% of our students are Aboriginal and 25% of our students speak a language other than English at home.
At Katanning Primary School we proudly serve a diverse community and recognise that many of our students come to school with a range of educational, social and emotional needs. Our focus is on ensuring every child is known, valued and supported through high-quality teaching, strong relationships and a secure, inclusive learning environment. We hold high expectations for all students and believe that every child can achieve success when provided with the right support and opportunities.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.
The Role
The Deputy Principal is a pivotal member of our leadership team, working in close partnership with the Principal to provide strategic, educational and operational leadership across Katanning Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly capable educational leader to join the leadership team and play a significant role in the next phase of the school's improvement journey. The successful applicant should display a proven capacity to lead sustainable school improvement by building trust, fostering collaboration and creating genuine staff commitment to a shared vision. They should be an influential leader who inspires confidence, develops others and successfully leads change through strong relationships and evidence-informed practice.
Ideally, the successful applicant will possess exceptional organisational skills and the ability to balance strategic priorities with the day-to-day operational demands of a complex school. They should be proactive, solutions-focused and capable of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a cohesive team. A solid work ethic,



sound judgement and the ability to manage multiple priorities are highly desirable.
The Deputy Principal will contribute to strategic planning, policy development, timetabling, school events, workforce management and organisational systems. They will use data strategically to monitor progress, evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement through measurable outcomes. They will lead the Student Services portfolio, overseeing the implementation of effective Tier 2 and Tier 3 systems and processes while working alongside staff to strengthen inclusive practices that improve outcomes for all students.
Above all, the successful applicant should be a collaborative leader who values professional relationships, contributes positively to a strong and positive school culture and is committed to achieving excellence for every student through high expectations, shared responsibility and continuous improvement.
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:
Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $***** a year
12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
Subsidised accommodation where applicable
Free relocation
Find out more about the perks by visiting professional and personal benefits.




For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at ****** or on **************.
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 Keira van der Wal, 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 Tuesday, 1 September ****
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🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
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