Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
23 October 2026
Posted 8 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout North Kalgoorlie Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
44.8
28.3 teaching · 16.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
17:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
481
Indigenous students
15%
Language other than English
18%
Girls vs boys
216 girls · 265 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency
North Kalgoorlie Primary School (PS) is located in suburb of Lamington. The school first opened in 1902 and boasts a solid reputation for providing a quality education in a settled and focussed environment. This standard is expected by our actively involved school community.
The school has a number of programs and initiatives that support the very broad range of academic abilities. Students at North Kalgoorlie PS are from varied backgrounds. Some are fourth generation Kalgoorlie-born families and some are families involved in the mining industry who move location regularly. Others are from various Aboriginal groups around the state and country, while an increasing number come from cultural groups with English as an Additional Language.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.northkalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The Deputy Principal assumes a pivotal role, working closely with the Principal and the administrative team to help shape and promote the school’s vision and values. A high level of organisational skills, ability to problem solve, and utilise school resources to meet the daily needs of the school, as well as long term goals, is essential for success in this role. This position will have a broad range of responsibilities, including building the capacity of individual staff and supporting the leadership development of curriculum and phase of learning leaders. The Deputy Principal will also lead the ‘Students at Educational Risk’ portfo…