AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP896982
This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024
Koondoola Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated and committed Deputy Principal to join their leadership team.
This role is for an Intensive English Centre (IEC) Deputy Principal. The successful applicant will ideally have knowledge of the IEC Guidelines for Schools. This includes the processes for enrolling students, monitoring their phases of learning, restructuring classes as required and exiting procedures.
The successful applicant should support and coach Teachers and Education Assistants. A knowledge of the English as an Addtional Dialect or Language (EALD) Progress Maps and how to use them for planning learning programs would be beneficial.
The ability to work with external providers such as the Red Cross and a Multi-Cultural Centre (MCC) desirable, as is working with interpreters to facilitate community communication and involvement.
The school has a collection and drop off system that utilises six buses to support consistent student attendence. This door to door service requires regular adjustment to accomodate newly enrolled students. Knowledge of how this or similar systems are used, would be considered highly beneficial but not essential.
As a significant percentage of our cohort come to us from trauma backgrounds, a knowledge of trauma informed practice and the ability apply this within our school context, would be highly desirable.
Individuals who possess excellent interpersonal skills and ideally have proven success in building and maintaining strong professional relationships with staff, students, parents, networks and the wider school community will be highly regarded.
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.
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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 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 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;
- 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 Friday, 31 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
