Deputy Principal - Cassia Primary School

About the role

The Department of Education is establishing a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies that may arise during the 2027 school year, with appointments offered at any time for vacancies starting then. The role is based at Cassia Primary School in the Pilbara Region, on Kariyarra land, and involves working closely with the Principal and the administrative team to shape the school's identity.

Key responsibilities

• Educational leadership: develop and promote the school's values, ethos and priorities, and encourage staff, volunteers and community members to share ownership of the school's vision.
• Change management: facilitate acceptance of change and identify opportunities for improved service delivery.
• Operational oversight: deliver the School Plan through decision-making, policy development and the establishment of systems aligned with school objectives.
• Staff direction: provide strategic direction and foster a culture of continuous improvement in professional performance.
• Daily management of staff and student well-being, potentially including timetabling responsibilities.

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.

What we offer

• Country Teaching Program allowance of $10,210 a year.
• District allowance of $9,299 a year.
• 12 per cent employer contributions to superannuation.
• 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays) and more than 20 days of other leave, including sick and carers' leave.
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable, free relocation, air-conditioning subsidy and travel concessions.

Applications are made online with a CV and a three-page statement addressing the selection criteria, with referees and attachments ready beforehand. Applications close on 4.30pm AWST on Monday 16 November 2026.