Branch: School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement
Division: Service Delivery - Statewide Services
Salary: Level 4, $159,316 - $169,438 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
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 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
The School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE) provides educational support and services with schools, for students with extreme, complex, and challenging behaviours across a Kindergarten to Year 12 (K-12) context. SSEN:BE is part of the network of specialist schools that operates under Statewide Services (SWS).
SSEN:BE staff provide individualised support for schools and young people that can take the form of, consultative, direct, indirect and/or professional learning support as befits the needs of the school or student referred to our service.
The SSEN:BE Deputy Principal role requires leadership that is responsive, consultative, and outcomes driven for the benefit of students and schools. You should be committed to expanding your own Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and able to lead staff to build their individual capability in delivering culturally responsive practices. Your decision making should always be centred on meeting the needs of K-12 schools and students, with an ability to clearly articulate support strategies that lead to expected, positive and measurable outcomes.
As Deputy Principal you may be required to lead diverse teams of SSENBE staff across the State, work closely with K-12 school staff and problem solve highly complex scenarios involving multiple stakeholders.
You will ideally play a key role in providing educational leadership and shaping a positive school culture by collaborating with the administrative team, promoting the school's ethos of With Schools For Students, utilising effective change management strategies for continuous improvement and assist in workforce effectiveness, leading and motivating staff to enhance student outcomes.
You will ideally contribute to the School Plan through participative decision-making, policy development, and system establishment. You would also manage administrative and operational systems to ensure effective school operations, including compliance with regulations, providing staff feedback, implementing information systems, and overseeing staff leave entitlements. If you have proven experience in educational leadership and a passion for fostering a positive learning environment, we invite you to apply.
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.
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.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
* be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
* obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
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).
Qualifications
* Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership and change management in a diverse range of educational settings.
* Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure high level innovative 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.
Shortlisted applicants will have their skills and experiences in relation to the remaining selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF assessed in the further stages of the recruitment process.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/DP1049413
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 22 June 2026
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