Deputy Principal

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 27th July 2024 from 1 PM to 11 PM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education RegionEdgewater Primary SchoolDeputy Principal00044844Level 4, $141,644 - $150,644 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP901238This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024Edgewater Primary School is seeking an inspirational and motivated leader to join our leadership team as we pursue our vision to support each child to be an aspirational, confident, and respectful learner.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.You will ideally be expected to develop middle leadership to reflect on identified school and systematic data to plan for improvement. In this work, developing staff’s data-literacy, understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and/or Early Years Learning Framework will be critical.The school has embedded Teaching Sprints that are based on a cycle of targeted professional learning utilising Teaching for Impact alongside coaching and peer observation practices designed to support teaching practice to improve student outcomes.The school has an open community-based feel, the applicant should be an individual that is dedicated to 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.It will be advantageous if the applicant can display positive behaviour management processes of upper primary students.The successful applicant will ideally possess exemplary leadership qualities. This means keeping up to date with educational research and trends and using this knowledge to drive improvement and innovation within the school. Establishing and maintaining systems, policies, and procedures to ensure that the school is operating effectively and efficiently and contributing to the development of the School Plan and Annual School Report through participative decision-making is important.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 Edgewater Primary School can be found by visiting orAdditional information about Independent Public Schools is also availableFor further job related information:Please contact Kim Perkins, Principal, by telephoning (08) 6207 3200 or emailingDuring the school holiday period, please contact Kim Perkins on 0400 252 123.Application 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 three (3) 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 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 Thursday, 11 July 2024APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.