Deputy Principal
This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term1,2027 with possible extension and/or permanency. Leeming Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School that is committed to selecting the very best staff who are the right fit for our school and community. We strive for excellence, and we provide innovative professional learning opportunities for our staff so they can experience ongoing professional growth. At Leeming SHS, we are committed to nurturing students who finish secondary education ready to meet the future with confidence, compassion, and a curious mind. Our dedicated team of educators is committed to helping students identify their individual strengths and explore pathways that match their goals and interests. To promote students' well‑being and encourage a balanced lifestyle, we incorporate the PERMAH framework into various parts of our curriculum. Find out more about our school by visiting www.leeming.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Deputy Principal - Operations
The ideal applicant should possess exceptional communication and leadership abilities, collaborating closely with the Senior Leadership Team, especially with Heads of Learning Areas (HOLAs) and Program Coordinators. This role is crucial in guiding the school's ongoing improvement efforts. The successful applicant should be highly motivated, relationship-oriented, and committed to developing timetables and operational processes that ensure every student has a pathway to a successful future.
- Timetabling (Creation, adjustment, maintenance, Oversight of student and teacher allocation)
- Working with Student Service Managers and the Pathway Manager to ensure students have access to subject pathways which suit their needs
- Kaartdijin rollout (coordination of phased Compass rollout as specified in planning)
- Reporting to parents (assessment outlines SCSA compliance and uploads)
- Exam timetables 10,11/12 (planning, development, rollout)
- Staff PD, whole school (development of whole‑school PD to meet the direction of the school)
- NAPLAN and Specialist program testing
- Line managing a range of Learning Areas, including Performance Development.
- Other identified operational processes to ensure the efficient running of school processes.
Professional Benefits
- competitive salaries
- flexible working arrangements
- training and career development opportunities
- attractive leave provisions
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 Plan2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
- be an Australian or NewZealand 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.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Matthew Paton, Principal, on (08)92376800 or emailing matthew.paton@education.wa.edu.au. During the school holidays, please contact Matthew Paton on 0409686030 or email matthew.paton@education.wa.edu.au.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP1064403 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 Wednesday, 14October2026
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