Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
29 October 2026
Posted 6 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
67.3
37.2 teaching · 30.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
19.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
713
Indigenous students
9%
Language other than English
37%
Girls vs boys
340 girls · 373 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026
Malvern Springs Primary School (PS) is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We work collaboratively to deliver high-quality teaching, guided by evidence-informed and data-driven practice and strengthened through respectful relationships and partnerships that foster a strong sense of belonging. Together, we create a caring and inclusive community where high expectations empower every student to learn, respect, create and celebrate.
At Malvern Springs PS, every member of our school community is committed to ensuring that all students feel happy, safe, and supported to achieve success. We set high expectations across all aspects of school life and strive to create an environment in which every student can thrive.
We believe students learn most effectively when high-quality, explicit teaching practices are consistently implemented, particularly in the development of essential literacy and numeracy skills. This evidence-informed approach is embedded across our school, with a strong focus on English and Mathematics, to ensure students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed.
We are entering a new phase of our school’s development, with a new Business Plan commencing in 2027. Our focus is on understanding every student’s learning needs, strengthening the quality and consistency of teaching, and using evidence and data to maximise student progress and achievement. We are committed to supporting our staff to grow as professionals and people, building leader…