Associate Principal

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 20th April 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:North Metropolitan Education RegionEglinton South West Primary School (planning name)Associate Principal00044565Level 4, $141,644 - $150,644 per annum (SEA GA 2021)Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/DP887652This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024Do you want to be part of building a school culture from the ground together with a growing northern suburbs community?Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed in an inclusive and highly engaging learning environment?Are you a collaborative team player ready to work in a dynamic environment where we are collectively accountable for student success?Eglinton South West Primary School (Planning Name) will open its doors to the community of Eglinton at the commencement of 2025. We have a vision to create an inclusive school where every child can succeed. Our Foundation Associate Principal - Inclusion will have a team mindset and work with the leadership team to establish an inclusive school environment with a focus on leading teaching and learning in the endorsed Education Support Program as well as supporting Students at Educational Risk (SAER) across the school. They will be working with the whole school community to establish strong relationships with staff, parents, students and outside agencies. The development of a successful and caring professional learning community will be a prime focus for the school and for the Leadership Team.As an Associate Principal, you should apply your professional knowledge and understanding to lead teaching and learning in the context of authentic SAER processes and practices. The ability to analyse data to inform teaching and learning and strong interpersonal skills when working with parents and stakeholders is highly desirable. Knowledge and application of The Quality Teaching Strategy would be favourable. As a school we provide the best possible education, ensuring all students develop a broad range of knowledge skills and values to adapt to a changing world. The ability to coach and support staff in the development of effective teams, Individual Education Planning and how this translates to effective delivery in the classroom will be an important component of this role.We are seeking staff who are highly motivated, driven to excel, are open to giving and receiving feedback and have a learner mindset.Attached to this advertisement are The Guiding Principles which will lead how we work as a staff, and I encourage you to refer to these when applying for the position.The school is located 48 kilometres North of Perth in the growing suburb of Eglinton, close to the ocean, surrounded by rapidly developing housing estates with many young families. The school will have state-of-the-art facilities with a purpose-built Early Childhood Education centre, two double story teaching blocks, a dedicated Education Support facility, library and undercover area. Specialist teaching areas for Music/Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics will also be included.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 Eglinton South West Primary School (planning name) can be found by visiting orAdditional information about Independent Public Schools is also availableFor further job related information:Please contact Vanessa Blythe, Principal by telephoning 0422 695 484 or emailingApplication InstructionsAll 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 four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (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 4127.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.Eligibility and training requirementsEmployees 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

requirements; * 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; and
• 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 Friday, 26 April 2024APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.