St Stephen’s School is seeking an experienced and inspirational educational leader to join our leadership team at the Duncraig campus as Deputy Head of Primary (PK - Year 2) to commence in Term 1, 2027. This opportunity arises as the current Deputy Head transitions into a promotional executive role at another Independent School, providing continuity while building on strong leadership and learning practices.

About the Role

This role requires a balance of strategic leadership, operational oversight and relational leadership, with an expectation that the Deputy Head remains actively connected to classroom practice, professional learning and student outcomes.

The Deputy Head of Primary has responsibility for the leadership and day-to-day management of Years PK - 2, within a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 school model. Working closely with the Head of Campus and Primary leadership team, the successful candidate will continue to drive excellence in teaching, learning and student wellbeing, while supporting staff and contributing to whole-school initiatives.

This role requires a balance of strategic leadership, operational oversight and relational leadership, with an expectation that the Deputy Head remains actively connected to classroom practice, professional learning and student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide strong educational leadership for staff and students in Years PK - Year 2
- Deputise for the Head of Campus as required
- Lead and support high-quality teaching and learning practices
- Support student wellbeing, behaviour and pastoral care
- Coach and mentor staff to achieve continuous improvement
- Foster positive, faith-aligned relationships with students, families and staff
- Collaborate with deputies across Early Years and Secondary to support whole-school priorities and transitions
- Promote a strong culture of child safety, wellbeing and compliance
- Active alignment, participation and support to the Christian culture of the School, and commitment to the School’s values

More details and available on our Website - https://www.ststephens.wa.edu.au/our-school/who-we-are/employment/ ST STEPHEN'S SCHOOL and WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU?

St Stephen's School is a Uniting Church School that is Christ centred,



student focused and community based.

We live by the values and capabilities we strive to instil in our students, giving staff the opportunity to be creative, to take risks, to have the freedom to explore, to learn and to work with a relational and supportive team that values cutting edge educational ideas and practice.

St Stephen's School has been recognised in The Educator Magazine’s 5 -Star Excellence Award, as a National Employer of Choice in 2021, 2023 and 2025. This year we are the only school in Western Australia recognised with this Award.

Benefits

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. Employment perks include:

- Free on-site parking
- Staff Wellness Initiatives eg Annual Staff Expo and Wellness Day
- Novated leasing and salary packaging
- Staff Discount on School Fees
- Long Service Leave after 7 years

HOW TO APPLY Please address the Selection Criteria (below) for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. Please ensure you read the position description (available on our Website) prior to submitting an application on SEEK.

Your application mustinclude all 3sections:

- Covering Letter addressed to Donella Beare, Principal, St Stephen's School
- Curriculum Vitae - limited to 5 pages
- Statement addressing the Selection Criteria, limited to 5 pages (combine your Covering letter and Statement into onedocument)

Selection Criteria(Each point to be addressed) Qualification and Compliance

- The Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004 applies for anyone working in child related employment
- Appropriate teaching qualifications and current registration with Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA)
- Commitment to Child Safe Standards and the School’s Christian ethos





Professional knowledge and Experience

- Be a passionate and proactive educational professional
- Strong staff management and communication skills
- Experience negotiating and resolving complex matters involving students and families
- Innovative, be flexible and be capable of independent work
- Budget management experience
- Coaching and mentoring experience

Teaching

- An ability to foster positive relationships with students, with a commitment to their personal growth
- Participation in appropriate professional contributions to the learning area beyond the School.
- Experience in and a preparedness to contribute to the School’s camping, retreat and extra-curricular programs.
- Other that applies to the role

Leadership

- Promote a high level of compliance to the Safety and Wellbeing policies, procedures and programs through effective leadership
- Participate in the injury management and return to work process for staff returning from a work and/or non-work related injury or illness
- Strong staff management and communication skills
- Experience negotiating and resolving complex matters involving students and families

Christian Value and Safety Leadership

- Active support for the Christian values of the School.
- Active alignment, participation and support to the Christian culture of the School, and commitment to the School’s values
- Commitment to maintaining a strong safety culture and compliance with wellbeing policies.

CLOSING DATE Friday 2 October 2026 at 9am. Only candidates with a valid Australian working visa will be considered.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 13 October.

St Stephen's School is fully committed to the protection of children. Successful applicants must satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's child protection policies and Staff Code of Conduct.

You will need to be committed to providing a safe environment for and the protection of children and young people.

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw St Stephen's School jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

📌 Deputy Head of Primary (Duncraig) (Perth)
🏢 St Stephen'S School
📍 Perth