Deputy Principal

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP854589

This is a permanent part-time  (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2024

Medina Primary School – We show CARE

As a Deputy Principal, you will play a critical role in leading and managing the school, and will be responsible for a range of tasks and duties. You will work closely with the Principal and the administrative team to provide educational leadership in the school and the community. This involves helping to develop and promote the school's values, ethos, and priorities, and encouraging staff, volunteers, and others to share ownership of the school's vision and goals.

You will be expected to use effective change management strategies to assist the school community to accept and develop opportunities for improved service. This means keeping up-to-date with educational research and trends, and using this knowledge to drive improvement and innovation within the school.

In collaboration with the Principal and other members of the administrative team, you will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining systems, policies, and procedures to ensure that the school is operating effectively and efficiently. This includes contributing to the development of the School Plan through participative decision-making, and using your professional knowledge and understanding to promote teaching and learning within the school community.

At Medina PS, we are committed to implementing evidence-evidence based practices in our mission to empower students to be successful lifelong learners who reach their full potential. The school’s core values of CARE (Co-operation, Achievement, Respect, Engagement) are embedded in all we do and help create a learning environment that encourages students to aspire to be the best they can be.

Literacy and Numeracy continue to be the two major priorities for the school. To support our Literacy and Numeracy focus we are looking to appoint a Deputy Principal who has a dedicated approach to professional learning based on evidence-based practice – Science of Learning. The Deputy should support the implementation of whole school low variance curriculum in these areas.

As Deputy principal, you should contribute to building a positive school culture and embrace the challenge of working in a school seeking to raise standards and improve student outcomes. A knowledge of Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) to support positive behaviour management would be ideal.

One of your key responsibilities will be to provide strategic direction for staff, and to model and promote a culture of improvement of professional performance, providing coaching and mentoring where appropriate. You will be responsible for managing staff and student wellbeing.

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 Medina Primary School can be found by visiting medinaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Karen Davey, Principal, by telephoning (08) 6174 11***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 five (5) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements , in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV of up to three (3) 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 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;
• hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia;
• obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance 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 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; and
• complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 21 May 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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

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