Deputy Principal - Primary

Carnarvon Community College · East Carnarvon, WA

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Government

Teaching level

K12

Closing date

17 November 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 4 Nov 2026

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About Carnarvon Community College

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-12

School staff (FTE)

92.5

45.4 teaching · 47.1 non-teaching

Students per teacher

9.8:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

447

Indigenous students

80%

Language other than English

36%

Girls vs boys

198 girls · 249 boys

44%
56%

Socio-educational background

Well below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description


This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

Carnarvon Community College is proud to be an Independent Public School serving students and families of all ages across the entire town of Carnarvon. Our motto: Growing Excellence Together, highlights some of the foundational aspects of our college. Firstly, our commitment to continuous improvement and growth. Secondly, our pursuit of excellence and the high expectations we have for our students. Finally, the importance of us all working together to ensure every student, is a successful student.

Find out more about our school by visiting carnarvoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

The Deputy Principal works collaboratively alongside the Associate Principal. The successful applicant should display outstanding interpersonal skills to develop strong relationships with all stakeholders of the school community. Strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to lead professional learning communities is important to the role.

The Deputy Principal, alongside the leadership team, drives the school’s priorities and direction. The successful applicant should have skills to lead teams of staff with a focus on student learning and progress, data-driven and evidence-based practice, and excellence.

A deep knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and best practice in teaching will allow the Deputy Principal to lead school improvement alongside teams of educators to ensure students make year-on-year progress.

The successful applicant will ideally display a strong background…

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