Deputy Principal

Port Kennedy Primary School · Port Kennedy, WA

Employment

Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

22 October 2026

55 days remaining

Posted 28 Aug 2026

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About Port Kennedy Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-6

School staff (FTE)

36.4

22.5 teaching · 13.9 non-teaching

Students per teacher

16.1:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

362

Indigenous students

10%

Language other than English

16%

Girls vs boys

177 girls · 185 boys

49%
51%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principal’s for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2028.Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

At Port Kennedy Primary School (PS) every student is given opportunities to be their best and experience personal excellence. We strive to create a restorative culture in which every student experiences a sense of belonging to our school community. We run a Breakfast Club each morning in our Community Hub where all students are welcome.  We focus our classroom, playground and whole school approach on the WA Positive Behaviour Support Model (PBS). Our core values are Be Resilient, Be Responsible, Be Respectful and Be Your Best. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively, leveraging their strengths and areas of interest to create a strong and positive school culture focused on continuous improvement.

Find out more about our school by visiting Port Kennedy Primary School  or Schools Online.

The Role

The Deputy Principal role is dynamic and diverse! While specific elements of the Deputy Principal's portfolio are negotiated with the school leadership team, responsibilities may include:

  • Leading curriculum implementation and supporting high-quality, evidence-based teaching practices to improve student outcomes.
  • Supporting staff development by encouraging professional growth and reflective practice, empowering teachers and providing differentiated support throughout their improvement journeys.
  • Collaboratin…

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