Deputy Principal

Kensington Primary School · Kensington, WA

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

26 October 2026

6 days left

Posted 19 Oct 2026

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About 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

47%
53%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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