Deputy Principal
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Closing date
17 November 2026
Posted 4 Nov 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Sir David Brand School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
47.9
13.9 teaching · 34 non-teaching
Students per teacher
4.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
63
Indigenous students
6%
Language other than English
44%
Girls vs boys
15 girls · 48 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 permanency
Sir David Brand School is a specialist K-12 school dedicated to supporting students with disabilities. Conveniently located in Coolbinia, just 6 kilometres from the Perth CBD, our extensive bus catchment area spans from Trigg to North Fremantle in the west, and from East Perth to Inglewood in the east.
Nestled beside Yokine Reserve and adjacent to Coolbinia Primary School, our campus is enriched by the surrounding parklands. This natural setting provides a valuable outdoor learning environment, enhancing student engagement and wellbeing through meaningful connections with nature.
Find out more about our school by visiting sdbs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Deputy Principal plays a pivotal role, working closely with the Principal and the administrative team to shape the school's identity. Educational leadership is a key responsibility, involving the active development and promotion of the school's values, ethos, and priorities. The Deputy Principal champions a collaborative approach, encouraging not only staff but also volunteers and community members to actively share ownership of the school's vision and goals. This collaborative ethos extends to change management, where the Deputy Principal strategically facilitates the acceptance of change and identifies opportunities for improved service delivery.
Overseeing school operations, the Deputy Principal is instrumental in ensuring the effective operation of the school. This includes the delivery of the School Plan through de…