Deputy Principal - Primary School

About the role

Bannister Creek Primary School, 14 km southeast of Perth, is an independent public school serving around 600 children from Kindergarten to Year 6. It is seeking a Deputy Principal for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time position starting Term 1, 2027, with possible extension and/or permanency. The Deputy Principal works alongside the principal and leadership team to support whole-school teaching and learning priorities, with a particular focus on student services, SaER and QTS portfolios.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee student behaviour and wellbeing across Years K-1 and coordinate intervention programs
• Support professional learning teams, classroom observation and feedback, and whole-school approaches to consistent literacy and numeracy
• Contribute to the school's Business Plan, operational priorities and committee work
• Work closely with staff, families and the wider school community

Required profile

• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment
• Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
• Valid Working with Children Check obtained before starting
• Consent to a criminal history check and a current Screening Clearance Number from the Department of Education

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum, cognitive load theory and evidence-based teaching practices
• Experience supporting students at educational risk, attendance, disability services and documented plans
• Advantageous: experience with the Disability Resourcing System, the National Quality Standard, Integris/Compass, HRMIS or RAMS

Applications close on 18 November 2026 and are made online with a CV and a four-page statement addressing the selection criteria.