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 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period. The Role Suitable applicants will provide educational leadership in the school and the community by promoting the school vision, values and priorities, and fostering sustainable partnerships with parents, carers and community stakeholders. Suitable applicants will ideally use effective change management strategies to assist the school community to develop opportunities for improved service. Suitable applicants will ideally work collaboratively as part of the school’s Executive and Senior Leadership Teams to provide educational leadership, innovation and strategic planning to build, develop and maintain a positive school culture. The position of Deputy Principal at Northam Senior High School (SHS) works collaboratively within negotiated areas of responsibility based on their strengths and skillset but is expected to encompass a range of lower school and student services requirements including whole-child planning, student case management, wellbeing and social emotional learning leadership. Suitable applicants should possess appropriate knowledge and transferable skills that would allow them to lead portfolios as needed. This role will ideally be well-suited to an exemplary and high performing secondary leader who has a strong track record in managing change in developing a culture of reflection, collaboration and innovation. Suitable applicants will ideally display a sound understanding of the multi-tiered systems of support that includes knowledge of effective intervention strategies across the academic, engagement and wellbeing domains.



They will be able to apply this knowledge to support whole-child teaching, learning and well-being within the school community. Suitable applicants will ideally establish a high expectation and high care culture through a deep understanding of how to coach beginning and experienced leaders and build their confidence to explore and excel in cultivating their practices in leading proactive and supportive Learning Communities that ensure successful learning achievement outcomes for a community of students teachers and families. They will play a significant role in the daily management of staff and student wellbeing and may have responsibility for management, or shared management, of administrative and operational systems such as timetabling, assessment schedules/platforms, positive behaviour processes, census procedures or learning support provisions such as Special Educational Needs (SEN) or English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) pathways.

The School Northam SHS on the bank of the Avon River and has a proud and rich history of providing a comprehensive curriculum to students in Years 7 to 12 from the Northam and surrounding Wheatbelt districts students. With over 650 students, we are the largest school in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. In our vision of ‘A Community United’, we work in partnership with students, staff,



parents/carers and the community to establish positive and productive relationships. Northam SHS is focused on embedding trauma-informed and restorative practices, where our systems are designed to prioritise student belonging, voice and mastery in a strengths-based model. The school has also commenced an Instructional Model and Classroom Framework so a deep understanding of excellent and engaging teaching strategies along with the ability to work through a coaching model to make this part of your practice is also desirable. Northam SHS is a culturally responsive school, and we value our strong relationship with the local Noongar Aboriginal community from the Ballardong nation, in particular the Elders, and through our programs such as the Clontarf Academy, Waalitj Deadly Sister Girlz and Polly Farmer Follow the Dream Partnerships for Success. Find out more about our school by visiting www.northamshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online. The community Located in the heart of the picturesque Avon Valley, Northam is home to a diverse range of tourist and heritage attractions, including hot air ballooning, cultural experiences, wildflowers, tours & trails, historic buildings, horse racing, and much, much more. Spanning the river next to the Visitor Centre and Bila Koort Boodya is the pedestrian suspension bridge, which is the longest of its kind in Australia. For more information about Northam, visit www.northam.wa.gov.au .

Qualified Benefits

- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 per year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 500 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’ leav

📌 Deputy Principal (Shire of Northam)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Shire of Northam