This is a 12-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

Derby District High School (DHS) is located in Derby which is situated at the southern end of King Sound in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Derby is 220km east of Broome by road and is 2463km north of Perth. It was the first town settled in the Kimberley. Derby is well supported with a range of government infrastructures. Its location near the King Sound and a number of rivers provides for many boating and fishing recreational activities - but not swimming

Derby DHS is located in attractive and well-maintained grounds and surroundings. With an enrolment of over 600 students, it provides an education program for students from KindiLink to Year 12. Students attend the school from the town of Derby and outlying areas including the Aboriginal Communities of Mowanjum and 12 have access to a range of programs leading to secondary graduation. VET (Vocational Education and Training) programs are offered in the school and in partnership with the local TAFE campus. The school has a very successful trade entry program and students are keen to trial employment and supported to connect with local trades. Subjects leading to university entrance are either delivered by school staff through a Uni-Prep course or through the School of Isolated and Distance Education.

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

The Role

The Deputy Principal works collaboratively alongside the Principal, Associate Principal and other Deputy Principals to provide strong instructional, operational and strategic leadership, with a focus on primary education. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills,



building positive relationships with staff, students, families and the wider school community.

As a member of the school leadership team, the Deputy Principal contributes to whole-school priorities, strategic direction and continuous improvement. They will demonstrate the ability to lead and line manage staff, build effective teams and foster a collaborative culture focused on student achievement, professional growth and evidence-based practice.

A key responsibility is to lead and facilitate primary cluster meetings, focusing on curriculum delivery, student progress, assessment, data analysis and collaborative planning. Working alongside other Deputy Principals, they will build staff capacity through professional learning, mentoring and consistent, high-quality teaching practices.

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum, EYLF and NQIS, how children learn and evidence-based teaching practices. They will lead professional learning communities, support data-informed teaching and drive year-on-year student progress.

The Deputy Principal will support the implementation and embedding of the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) across the primary school. Working collaboratively with the BSEM working group, they will build staff capacity in trauma-informed,



strengths-based practices that promote student wellbeing, engagement and positive learning environments.

The role requires strong organisational and operational leadership, working with other Deputy Principals to coordinate systems, structures, daily staffing, resources and organisational needs across the primary school, ensuring consistent processes and effective implementation of whole-school priorities.

The successful applicant will demonstrate an understanding of inclusive education and the diverse learning, behavioural and wellbeing needs of students, including those requiring additional support or academic extension. Knowledge of student services processes, intervention planning and resource allocation will be an advantage.

Above all, the Deputy Principal will be a collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused leader committed to strengthening staff capability, improving student outcomes and contributing to a positive whole-school culture.

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 advantages 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:

- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13 730 per year
- District allowance of $7 436 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1500 see info below
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised acc

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