Deputy Principal

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2026

Lakelands Primary School (PS) is committed to developing quality teachers, ensuring all staff focus on high impact instructional strategies to deliver a challenging and intentional curriculum for all students to access and achieve the highest educational outcomes. Lakelands PS is located in the rapidly growing suburb of Lakelands, north of Mandurah. Located on Cawana Parkway the school was opened in 2014 and currently has 650 students. Catering for students in Kindergarten through to Year Six and have an outstanding team of educators who share a commitment to work hand-in-hand with the community to provide a quality education for students.

Lakelands PS shares a vision to inspire growth by creating a learning environment that guarantees that every student is a successful student and that every teacher is an effective teacher. Having combined effort ensures a dedicated focus on developing the whole child: socially, emotionally, physically and academically. This focus reinforces the school's core values of leadership, courage, responsibility, respect and cooperation.

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The Role

Lakelands PS is seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Year 3–6 Curriculum Deputy Principal to join our experienced and collaborative Leadership Team. This key leadership role works in close partnership with the Principal and wider leadership team to provide strategic direction and drive school improvement, aligning with the school’s vision, priorities, and long-term goals within both the school and broader community.

The successful applicant will lead curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment across Years 3–6, ensuring strong alignment with whole-school approaches. This includes a commitment to explicit instructional practices, as well as the effective implementation of initiatives such as Maths Trek, The Resilience Project, and the school’s Values program. A strong focus will be placed on inclusive education, high-impact teaching strategies, and consistent curriculum delivery across the phase of learning.

A key aspect of the role is the use of data to inform practice. The successful applicant will ideally display the ability to analyse and interpret student performance data, including the use of Elastik, to monitor progress, identify trends, and implement targeted strategies that enhance student outcomes.

The successful applicant should have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the capacity to build and sustain positive relationships with staff, students, families, and the wider community. The Deputy Principal will lead through instructional coaching, mentoring, and the facilitation of high-quality professional learning, supporting staff to strengthen teaching practice and achieve alignment with the school’s business plan and strategic priorities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and aspirational leader to make a significant impact on student achievement and contribute to a strong culture of continuous improvement at Lakelands PS.

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 .

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 Bradden Mitchell, Principal, on (08) 9586 7650 or emailing .

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.

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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 of Western Australia
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a 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 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 of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A four (4) 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/DP1034040

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 Friday, 12 June 2026