This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

As the largest remote community school in the state, La Grange Remote Community School (LGRCS) caters to the educational needs of all school-aged children in the Bidyadanga community, and classes range from Pre-Kindergarten (children aged 0–3 years old) to Year 12.

In addition to a strong commitment to developing the literacy and numeracy skills of its students, LGRCS offers a diverse range of specialist programs across all year levels including Art, Physical Education and Information and Communication Technology and a focus on cultural learning, particularly the provision of Language classes.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

In collaboration with the Principal, the Deputy Principal - Primary - Early Childhood Education - Student Services will provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school values, ethos and priorities. A significant responsibility of the Deputy Principal is to embed and maintain aspects of the school culture that promote positive relationships between students, students and staff, engaging parents and caregivers and the wider community in the educational work of the school.

The Deputy Principal will support the leadership team to ensure that all aspects of the Strategic Plan, self-assessment process and Department of Education policies and focus areas are understood, reviewed and that suitable strategies and processes are in place to ensure ongoing improvement and compliance.



The continuous improvement of student academic and behaviour outcomes will mean ensuring all students have access to the most effective instructional and behavioural practices and interventions possible.

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 advantages you will enjoy:

- Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $ 18 120 a year
- District Allowance of $ 7 436 a year
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Airconditioning Subsidy
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [email protected] or on (08) 9264 5154.

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: SS/DP1065743

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 Friday, 23 October 2026

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📌 Deputy Principal - Primary - Early Childhood Education - Student Services (Shepparton)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Shepparton