Deputy Principal

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency

The School

Katanning Senior High School (SHS) is a unique and distinctive secondary school located in the heart of the Great Southern region of Western Australia, only 2.5 hours from Perth. Our students engage in a challenging and comprehensive educational program within a caring and nurturing environment. We are proud to foster a culture that values Respect, Achievement, Perseverance, and Tolerance.

We are currently undertaking a comprehensive school improvement program which includes significant investment in:

• Developing a reflective practice culture
• Embedding data-driven decision making
• Implementing high-impact teaching strategies

Find out more about our school by visiting katanningshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

In collaboration with the Principal and administrative team, the Deputy Principal provides educational leadership by promoting the school’s vision, values and priorities and fostering a positive, inclusive school culture.

The successful applicant will ideally build strong, respectful relationships with staff, students, families and the wider community, with a commitment to achieving positive student outcomes. They should have experience leading teacher quality, using evidence-based planning to drive improvement and managing complex situations both independently and collaboratively.

The successful applicant will ideally be a motivated, reflective and enthusiastic leader with strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skil…