Deputy Principal - Secondary
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
19 October 2026
Posted 1 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-10
School staff (FTE)
92.8
56.5 teaching · 36.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
819
Indigenous students
8%
Language other than English
67%
Girls vs boys
385 girls · 434 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency.
At Cannington Community College, our purpose is to empower students to contribute positively to society and to shape their futures using knowledge and skills developed in partnership with families and the wider community. Cannington Community College's PBS values are at the heart of all we do. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment that allows our students to be Considerate, Aspiring, Responsible and Engaged.
Find out more about our school by visiting Canningtoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Cannington Community College is seeking an energetic, relational and innovative leader to join our Executive Team as Deputy Principal. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a College that is building on a significant period of improvement and is well positioned for its next phase of growth.
As the College’s sole Secondary Deputy Principal, the successful applicant will play a significant whole-school leadership role in a dynamic and evolving environment. They will work closely with a strong team of five substantive middle leaders, supported by an experienced school officer who provides dedicated operational support. This structure provides the Deputy Principal with both the responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to build leadership capacity, strengthen consistency and ensure that strategic priorities are translated effectively into classroom practice.
A key focus is curriculum leadership and the development of our middle leaders. Follow…