This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency
At Butler Primary School (PS) we have a clear vision and purpose to be recognised as a school focusing on quality teaching, with data literate and research informed staff driving the expectations and standards our community wish for their children. Our obligation is to ensure that every student feels supported and is enabled to achieve to their potential.
Our staff prioritise collaboration and moderation to uphold high standards and expectations, while delivering a responsive curriculum tailored to the diverse needs of every student. Through trauma-informed practice, screening and early interventions, intentional teaching, and structured literacy and numeracy blocks, we ensure that learning is both inclusive and impactful. Each day, staff are committed to supporting students in achieving their personal best, within a nurturing environment that promotes continuous growth, innovation, and lifelong learning.
Find out more about our school by visiting butlerps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
In collaboration with the principal and other members of the administrative team, the Deputy Principal provides educational leadership, modelling the school values, ethos and priorities.
Leading a distributed instructional model, the Deputy Principal works collaboratively with the leadership team to establish the school’s strategic direction and, within their scope of responsibility, can translate this into operational priorities and lead staff to achieve identified outcomes.
The Deputy Principal – Curriculum is seen as an active leader within the classroom environment, modelling, observing, and providing instructional feedback to all staff from Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6).
This Deputy Curriculum – Leadership position focuses on supporting and developing staff expertise in the following areas:
- Observation and Feedback,
- Instructional teaching practices
- Data literacy practices through school assessment schedules
- Research-informed conversation to review and inform school strategic and operational direction.
- Development of Distributed Leadership and supported models of support and instruction.
- Teaching team collaborative practices, especially through a Team Leader structure
- Building the capacity of explicit instruction, assessment and review.
- Work in collaboration with Student Services Deputy Principals to ensure a wrap-around service to allow students to achieve their potential.
- Utilise trauma-informed practices when engaging students.
To be considered for this role, the ideal applicant should have high level of interpersonal and public relation skills and capacity to provide effective leadership to support students, staff, parents and engage successfully with the wider community. Above all, the Curriculum Deputy Principal will ideally bring genuine engagement, a willingness to connect meaningfully with students—creating real, lasting relationships that support learning and wellbeing and a sense of fun
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal perks.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kelvin Shem, Principal, on (08) 9561 77***or emailing ***********@education.wa.edu.au
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 Job Description 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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A five (5) 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 41***for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP992171
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 Monday, 15 September 2025