This is a permanent part-time (0.8 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

At Kingston Primary Sschool (PS), our mission is simple yet powerful: to prepare every student for life success by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and character to thrive, contribute positively to society, and pursue excellence in all they do.

At Kingston PS, we pursue excellence in teaching and learning and hold high expectations for both our students and ourselves. We are committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-informed teaching practices aligned with the Department of Education's Quality Teaching Strategy and continue to build staff capability through collaboration, reflection, and ongoing professional growth.

We take pride in our whole-school approaches to literacy, numeracy, and character development through the Virtues program. Our core values of Care, Courage, Respect, and Excellence underpin our school culture and guide our interactions, decision-making, and commitment to continuous improvement.

We believe that every staff member plays a vital role in supporting student success. Through a strong collaborative and wraparound approach, our staff work together to promote student wellbeing, engagement, belonging, and achievement. Complementing this work is our dedicated Student Support Services Team, which provides specialised support and expertise for students requiring additional intervention and works alongside staff, families, and external agencies to ensure all students have every opportunity to thrive.

Located just 150 kilometres south of Perth in the growing coastal community of Australind, Kingston PS is an Independent Public School catering for approximately 600 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.

We are seeking highly effective educators who are committed to evidence-based practice, collaborative inquiry, and high-impact teaching. Successful applicants will be dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment where every student is known, valued, supported, and challenged to achieve their personal best.

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

The Role

Kingston PS is ideally seeking an exceptional, positive and collaborative Deputy Principal to join our committed leadership team. The successful applicant should be a highly effective instructional leader with exemplary curriculum knowledge, particularly in mathematics, and an ability to lead evidence-informed teaching practices that improve student outcomes. With a particular focus on Years 4–6, they should use data, professional expertise and collaborative inquiry to strengthen teaching quality, curriculum consistency and student achievement.

A key priority will be to lead the collaborative design, implementation and sustainable embedding of a contextually responsive instructional coaching and peer observation model. The successful applicant should foster psychological safety, professional trust and collective teacher efficacy,



while developing and empowering middle leaders to drive continuous improvement. They should display highly developed instructional coaching skills and the ability to lead meaningful, consultative change that builds staff capability and shared ownership.

The successful applicant should bring strong knowledge and practical experience in supporting students at educational risk (SAER), complex behaviour, trauma-informed practice and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). They will get the opportunity to work collaboratively with staff, families and external agencies to strengthen inclusive practices and ensure students are supported to engage, achieve and thrive.

As a valued member of a cohesive administration team, the successful applicant will ideally be an optimistic, compassionate, proactive and solutions-focused leader who leads with integrity, sound judgement and highly developed interpersonal skills. They should contribute positively to collective decision-making, support agreed school priorities and model our values of Care, Courage, Respect and Excellence, while balancing strategic leadership with the operational responsibilities of the Deputy Principal role.

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)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation

Find out more about the benefits by visiting qualified and personal benefits. 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 Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Nicole Corcoran, Principal on (08) 9797 5000 or emailing [email protected].

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at [email protected] during the advertising period.

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 Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include

- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position

- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP1070193

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 Tuesday, November 17 2026

📌 Deputy Principal (Shire of Kellerberrin)
🏢 Department of Education, Western Australia
📍 Shire of Kellerberrin