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

The School

Katanning Senior High School (SHS) is a unique and distinctive secondary school located in the heart of the Great Southern region of Western Australia, only 2.5 hours from Perth. Our students engage in a challenging and comprehensive educational program within a caring and nurturing environment. We are proud to foster a culture that valuesRespect, Achievement, Perseverance, and Tolerance.

We are currently undertaking acomprehensive school improvement programwhich includes significant investment in:

- Developing areflective practice culture
- Embeddingdata-driven decision making
- Implementinghigh-impact teaching strategies

Find out more about our school by visiting katanningshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

In collaboration with the Principal and administrative team, the Deputy Principal provides educational leadership by promoting the school’s vision, values and priorities and fostering a positive, inclusive school culture.

The successful applicant will ideally build strong, respectful relationships with staff, students, families and the wider community, with a commitment to achieving positive student outcomes. They should have experience leading teacher quality, using evidence-based planning to drive improvement and managing complex situations both independently and collaboratively.

The successful applicant will ideally be a motivated, reflective and enthusiastic leader with strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as knowledge of curriculum, student wellbeing and school operations. The ability to lead change, promote collegiality and maintain high expectations will be highly regarded.

As Deputy Principal,



you will contribute to the School Plan, support workforce effectiveness and lead continuous improvement through effective decision-making, change management and operational systems. Experience in policy development, compliance and administrative processes will be desirable.

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 perks you will enjoy:

- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 per 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 benefits by visiting professional and personalbenefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [email protected] 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 Ian Masarei,



Principal on (08) 9891 1100 0407 752 468 or emailing [email protected].

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:

- 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/DP1064091

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, 24 September 2026

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