Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
26 October 2026
Posted 19 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Kensington Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
41.7
24.8 teaching · 16.9 non-teaching
Students per teacher
18:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
447
Indigenous students
5%
Language other than English
31%
Girls vs boys
212 girls · 235 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027
Kensington Primary School (PS) is seeking an outstanding instructional leader to join our administration team as Deputy Principal, leading Years 3-6 and whole-school Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
Located just 4 km from the Perth CBD, Kensington PS is an Independent Public School with a strong reputation for academic achievement, student wellbeing and community partnerships. As our school celebrates its centenary, we continue to build on our proud traditions while embracing innovation and continuous improvement.
Relationships sit at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto, Together We Achieve, we believe that students thrive when staff, families and the wider community work together. Our values of Creativity, Respect, Integrity, Safety and Perseverance underpin our work every day.
Our 2025-2027 Business Plan focuses on five interconnected priorities:
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Play and Inquiry
- Wellbeing and Engagement
- Cultural and Environmental Citizenship
These priorities are united by our belief that strong relationships are the foundation of successful schools. We foster explicit teaching alongside inquiry learning, implement the Berry Street Education Model and Friendly Schools Plus, and value collaboration, formative assessment and inclusive practices.
We enjoy a highly supportive staff, an active School Board and P&C, and strong partnerships with our community. Staff are encouraged to contribute ideas, grow professionally and work together to ensure every child is known, valued and challenge…