Deputy Principal - Primary
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
K12
Closing date
24 September 2026
Posted 16 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
92.5
45.4 teaching · 47.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
9.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
447
Indigenous students
80%
Language other than English
36%
Girls vs boys
198 girls · 249 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a 4 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension (6 months) and/or permanency
Carnarvon Community College is proud to be an Independent Public School serving students and families of all ages across the entire town of Carnarvon. Our motto: Growing Excellence Together, highlights some of the foundational aspects of our College. Firstly, our commitment to continuous improvement and growth. Secondly, our pursuit of excellence and the high expectations we have for our students. Finally, the importance of us all working together to ensure every student, is a successful student.
Find out more about our school by visiting carnarvoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Deputy Principal works collaboratively alongside the Associate Principal. The successful applicant would display outstanding interpersonal skills to develop strong relationships with all stakeholders of the school community. Strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to lead professional learning communities is important to the role.
The Deputy Principal, alongside the leadership team, drives the school’s priorities and direction. The successful applicant will ideally have the skills to lead teams of staff with a focus on student learning and progress, data-driven and evidence-based practice, and excellence.
A deep knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and best practice in teaching will allow the Deputy Principal to lead school improvement alongside teams of educators to ensure students make year-on-year progress.
The successful applicant will ideally have a st…