AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP885161
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Kinross College is seeking a strategic, inspiring, and innovative leader to work with the Principal, the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams as they shape the educational future of our students, ensuring the highest standards of educational excellence. As Associate Principal, you will play a pivotal role in our school’s continued success as we expand to our first cohort of Year 12 students in 2025.
The main focus of the role will be to strategically lead Quality Teaching and Learning across the College in line with current strategic and operational planning. This role will be suited to an exemplary and high performing secondary leader who has a strong track record in managing change in developing a culture of reflection, collaboration and innovation in the classroom.
Kinross College has developed a whole school instructional framework grounded in Explicit Instruction. You should ensure the whole school instructional framework is being delivered with consistency across the classrooms by working with the Leadership Team and teachers to develop a culture of peer observation and feedback. You should be able to model and coach staff to improve effective practice in explicit instruction approaches, and mentor middle leaders to support student outcomes.
Supporting staff in the quality curriculum design and assessment practices will also play an integral role in this portfolio. Experience in leading whole school Literacy and Numeracy strategies will be advantageous.
Kinross College has many amazing programs for students with several academies. This role will include the management of these areas by ensuring an approach of high expectations is met through innovative and strategic coordination.
Applicants will ideally possess excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills that allow them to build and maintain collaborative and respectful partnerships across the college and the wider community. It is highly sought after that applicants are committed to working with all levels of staff to support individualised improvement and extension. The ability to adapt with and enhance the use of technology in all administrative and learning areas would be highly regarded.
Kinross College incorporates a model of Explicit Instruction as our chosen pedagogy; with a school wide professional learning program in place, applicants should be willing to engage in this Model. The expectation is every teacher is delivering explicit teaching strategies and utilising formative assessment and data analysis to provide quality and effective teaching practices that target students’ needs. To be successful, you should ideally be a student and relationship focused teacher who is highly motivated, innovative, and able to work effectively in a team environment, as well as exhibiting an engaging and energetic teaching style.
Kinross College is committed to the education, both academically and socially for every student and instils our RISE key qualities of RESPECT, INSPIRE, SUPPORT and EXCEL. The pastoral care, supporting student wellbeing provided to students is exceptional, led by an expert Student Services team but seen as the role of all who work in the College.
The college offers an academic extension and acceleration pathway in the MESH subjects of Years 7 to 10, where placements are keenly sought after due to its ongoing success in producing high performing students achieving excellent outcomes. The college also offers an Aviation Program that is well-resourced, including the recent introduction of a high-end flight simulator. Students also have the option to complete a Certificate III in Auto Drone Piloting.
There is also a variety of high-performance sports programs for students to develop their talents and increase engagement such as - Basketball, Soccer and Netball. The College Music and Dance Academies are expanding rapidly and again, highly regarded. The Harry Potter themed room supports and extends student literacy and problem-solving capacities via a variety of classes and courses and is treasured by many.
Kinross College has had expanding numbers over recent years and is the preferred public-school option. The college continues to upgrade its facilities, which support the future expansion in years 11 and 12. The college accepts TAFE International students and plays a vital role in supporting these students academically and socially into their new education system.
The College is highly regarded for having the largest Police Cadets training program in the state, which also supports a strong outdoor education program.
The commencement of the position will occur during Term 2 by negotiation with the successful applicant.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- 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.
- 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).
- Capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Kinross College can be found by visiting kinrosscollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information:
Please contact Dale Beaton, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9233 67***or 0400 282 *** or by emailing ***********@education.wa.edu.au.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 23 April 2024.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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