We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed term, full‑time and part‑time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. Mount Hawthorn Primary School (PS) opened in 1906 and is situated on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja. The school provides outstanding educational opportunities to over 900 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Students in Pre‑primary to Year 6 are at the main campus on Killarney Street, Mount Hawthorn whilst Kindergarten students learn and play at our Richmond Street, Leederville campus. Our staff are committed to building positive relationships, with the motivation to pursue excellence. Our dedicated and professional teachers maintain an environment which supports each child every day to achieve their personal best. As a collective, teachers look to employ evidence‑based strategies to maximise the effect they have on student learning. In addition, we constantly aim to deliver the highest standards of pastoral care and support services to enable all students to thrive. Find out more about our school by visiting mounthawthornps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online .

The Role Mount Hawthorn PS is ideally seeking to establish a pool of highly relational, resilient and improvement‑focused Deputy Principals to join our Executive Team. This is a complex Level3 leadership role ideally for leaders with a growth mindset, strong instructional leadership and the capacity to build trust and lead improvement. Suitable applicants would have direct leadership responsibility for a phase of the school comprising up to 350 students, providing leadership to staff, students and families and ensuring high‑quality teaching, learning, wellbeing and support. At Mount Hawthorn PS we are committed to strengthening consistent, evidence‑based approaches to teaching and learning.



Our school is continuing its journey towards a shared approach to explicit teaching and high‑impact teaching practices, with a strong focus on building teacher capability and improving outcomes for all students. Working closely with the Principal and Executive Team, the Deputy Principal would contribute to the implementation of the School Business Plan, informed by our recent Public School Review and the Department’s strategic directions. Ideally, we are seeking leaders who can inspire and develop a passionate and capable staff, lead curriculum improvement, use evidence to inform decision‑making, and communicate openly and honestly with families. They will ideally display resilience, sound judgement and the professional courage to navigate complexity while maintaining strong relationships and high expectations.

Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, versatile working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits .

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.
- 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.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 22 October 2026

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📌 Deputy Principal (City of Vincent)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 City of Vincent