This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025 with possible extension Kalamunda Senior High School (SHS) has proudly delivered quality education for 65 years. The school is renowned for its Gifted and Talented Visual Arts program (45 years), complemented by excellence in academic achievement, languages (three offered), a specialist Outdoor Education program, Soccer and an outstanding Performing Arts and Music program. Our welcoming and supportive environment is strengthened by a dedicated student services team, including Program Coordinators, Year Coordinators, a Chaplain, Nurse, and School Psychologists. Academic support is provided through our Academic Excellence Program and Learning Centre, catering to diverse learning needs. Drawing on the hills and surrounding suburbs, the school has proud traditions and a strong sense of community stretching across three generations with many of the students’ parents and grandparents attending the school. Graduates have gone on to excel and take on leadership roles in their chosen fields - notably the arts, medicine, dentistry, engineering, Olympic representation, journalism, entertainment and the public service. The school lives and breathes its values of Community, Respect, Resilience, Pride and a Love of Learning and is committed to its purpose of developing life-long learners who can realise their full potential. A school wide pedagogy which is engaging, relevant, collaborative and reflective underpins teaching and learning at the school. Find out more about our school by visiting kalamundashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online . The Role We are ideally seeking an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking leader with a strong foundation in educational leadership and management. As part of the executive team, the successful applicant will work closely with the principal to lead an inclusive, innovative, high-achieving, and connected school. The successful applicant will ideally have: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills The ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, families, and the wider community Expertise in strategic change management within a school context A commitment to achieving high educational outcomes across academic and non-academic domains The Deputy Principal of Student Achievement will lead and support staff in fostering a culture of care and development, ensuring all students are engaged and successful learners. They should use data effectively to inform practice and drive continuous improvement. Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits . Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Helen Deacon, Principal, on (08) 9293 6400 or emailing helen.deacon@education.wa.edu.au . Equity and Diversity We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details. Eligibility To work with us, you must: be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package. Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). Application Instructions Apply online in two easy steps: Step 1: Select Apply for Job Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees , preferably one (1) being your current line manager. Step 2: Attach your documents Your application should include: A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes. Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs). Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources. It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job. Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted. For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP995269 Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 23 September 2025
