Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Closing date
23 November 2026
Posted 30 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Katanning Primary School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
35.3
15.8 teaching · 19.5 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
234
Indigenous students
37%
Language other than English
26%
Girls vs boys
110 girls · 124 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below 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 (6 months) and/or permanency
Katanning Primary School is located in the Great Southern Region of WA and the Wheatbelt Education Region. Like the wider community, our school celebrates its diversity: around 40% of our students are Aboriginal and 25% of our students speak a language other than English at home.
At Katanning Primary School we proudly serve a diverse community and recognise that many of our students come to school with a range of educational, social and emotional needs. Our focus is on ensuring every child is known, valued and supported through high-quality teaching, strong relationships and a safe, inclusive learning environment. We hold high expectations for all students and believe that every child can achieve success when provided with the right support and opportunities.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.
The Role
The Deputy Principal is a pivotal member of our leadership team, working in close partnership with the Principal to provide strategic, educational and operational leadership across Katanning Primary School.
This is an exciting opportunity ideally for an experienced and highly capable educational leader to join the leadership team and play a significant role in the next phase of the school's improvement journey. The successful applicant should display a proven capacity to lead sustainable school improvement by building trust, fostering collaboration and creating genuine staff commitment to a shared vision. They should be an influentia…