Associate Principal

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP886555

This is an eight (8) month fixed term, full time position with possibility of twelve (12) month extension and/or permanency commencing mid Term 2, 2024 (negotiable start)

Narrogin Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a strategic, dynamic, and innovative leader to join our executive leadership team in the position of Associate Principal. A main focus will be Quality Teaching and Learning. This role will be well suited to an exemplary and high performing secondary leader who has a strong track record in managing change in developing a culture of inclusiveness, ensuring every student can excel.

Professional Benefits

• 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5,000 (see info below)
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation
• Free relocation

Teachers and school administrators employed at Narrogin Senior High School in 2024 are eligible to receive an Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5,000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment. 

The ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

As an integral member of the executive leadership team, you will lead and develop innovative solutions; establish and maintain collaborative and productive relationships with stakeholders, and build a culture of professional excellence with leaders, teachers, and allied staff so that students are future-ready and able to contribute effectively in the wider community.

The successful applicant will have demonstrated outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving exceptional educational outcomes for all students: student engagement is our priority. Ideally these skills will see you negotiate effectively and develop and maintain strong relationships with staff and students. As the successful applicant you would establish a performance and development culture through a deep understanding of how to coach beginning and experienced staff and build their confidence to explore and excel in cultivating their practices particularly focusing on the quality of physical, social, and emotional environments at school.

The successful applicant would lead the school’s Care with Integrity domain, line managing Student Services leading a team of staff to embed and review the school’s Trauma Informed Practice, Multi-Tiered Support Systems and Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework to support the complex needs of our students. With a school-wide focus on student sense of belonging, you will identify and implement professional learning opportunities for staff that are aligned with the student needs and school business plan.

As a highly visible leader, you will exhibit a love of learning and a growth mindset. Currency in contemporary understanding of leading school improvement, change initiatives and the ability to effectively use evidence-based data to inform decision-making should underpin your successful practice. As a highly successful instructional leader, you will ideally possess strong professional knowledge to support quality differentiation of curriculum, learning and assessment that reflect contemporary pedagogical research and practices so that our students are engaged and equipped with 21st century skills.

The successful applicant will exhibit a broad skillset with the capacity to provide leadership in the school’s pastoral care accompanied by overseeing a section of the school preferable Senior School, depending on requirements and strengths, (which will rotate between the executive team members to meet school needs). The applicant should possess appropriate knowledge and transferable skills that would allow them to lead the other portfolios as needed. Creating and promoting an environment conducive to active and positive learning, and which caters for different student learning needs, is essential. In addition, the ability to engage students using a range of instructional approaches, knowledge of effective classroom management strategies and restorative practices will be considered favourably.

About Us

Narrogin SHS is an Independent Public School and situated in the heart of Western Australia's rich agricultural area and with over 550 students we are one of the largest Senior High Schools in the Wheatbelt region, with three local feeder primary schools and TAFE that work closely with the school. Narrogin is a major service and educational centre about two hours drive (193 km) from Perth and has the convenience of a country town with the benefits of a regional city. The hinterland is a farming area, with grain and wool production the major primary activities. The town’s motto Love the Life is true to form with many activities and events for everyone to enjoy. Appointed applicants are eligible for subsidised quality housing and relocation costs, along with additional payments relevant to the area.

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.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information

You are encouraged to contact Sandii Stankovic, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Narrogin, by telephoning 0414 345 *** or 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 maximum four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV 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 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;
• 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 Monday, 15 April 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.