We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed term, part-time vacancies which may arise during the **** school year and up to the end of Term 3, ****. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
South Bunbury Education Support Centre (ESC) is a specialist setting which caters to the needs of students with a diagnosis of Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder with high educational need.Staff at South Bunbury ESC have a holistic view of education. We aim to support students to be their best in all areas of development through individualised support and implementation of programs to support academic, sensory, and social-emotional needs.
Find out more about our school by visiting southbunburyesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The Deputy Principal at South Bunbury ESC has a key role in contributing to the development of strategic and operational planning and reporting. Ideally, this will require a strong knowledge of current department strategic direction and policy documents. It is important that suitable applicants have the ability to collect and analyse relevant data which can be used to inform strategic planning.
It is desirable that our Deputy Principal has a positive knowledge of SIS (Integris), Compass, Reporting to Parents and Microsoft programs, particularly Word and Excel. Knowledge and experience with programs which support the collection of academic and behaviour data (e.g. Pulse) will be highly regarded.
Suitable applicants should have exceptional organisational skills as establishing and maintaining effective operational systems is an important aspect of the role.



Our Deputy Principal will need to be able to support the principal to manage a large number of staff through developing, communicating and adjusting timetables, and managing relief. The role will also involve the management of therapy provision, work experience students and volunteer work at the school. Suitable applicants will lead and mentor teachers to develop effective teaching skills and strategies. They will lead and support staff to manage and regulate the behaviour of students through a Positive Behaviour Support lens.
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:
12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
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 ****** 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 Ross Davidson, Principal on ************** or emailing ******.
During the school holidays, please contact Ross Davidson on ******.
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/SS*******
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday,12 October ****
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📌 Deputy Principal (Bunbury)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Bunbury