Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time/Part time, Permanent or Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
5 October 2026
Posted 20 Sep 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout White Gum Valley Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
PP-6
School staff (FTE)
28.4
17.4 teaching · 11 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
246
Indigenous students
3%
Language other than English
20%
Girls vs boys
133 girls · 113 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
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 2, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
White Gum Valley Primary School (PS) is a proudly local school with a strong sense of community and a rich 125-year history. We are committed to providing every student with a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment where high expectations, positive relationships and a strong sense of belonging are central to school life.
Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a positive culture focused on student achievement, wellbeing and continuous improvement. We value strong partnerships with families and the wider community and recognise the important role these relationships play in supporting every student to thrive.
At White Gum Valley PS, we are committed to strengthening consistent, evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning. Our school is continuing its journey towards a shared approach to explicit teaching and high-impact teaching practices, with a strong focus on building teacher capability and improving outcomes for all students. This work is aligned with the Department of Education’s Quality Teaching Strategy and Teaching for Impact.
Find out more about our school by visiting whitegumvalleyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The Deputy Principal will provide educational and instructional leadership across the school, with a particular focus on curriculum implement…