Deputy Principal

Carson Street School is seeking to appoint a passionate and committed Deputy Principal to join our leadership team and provide educational guidance in a diverse and physically challenging environment. As an education support school, we provide specialist programs and support for primary aged students requiring the highest levels of educational adjustment. Our students have moderate, severe or profound intellectual disabilities or are diagnosed with severe autism. Many students have comorbid medical conditions with complex diagnosis and/or physical disability, sensory impairments and behavioural difficulties. All have communication difficulties; most have severe speech and language problems. Assistive technologies and extensive adult assistance are used to support the implementation of highly individualised curricula and daily living requirements.
As a Deputy Principal, you would play a critical role in leading and managing the school; and will be responsible for a range of tasks and duties. The ideal applicant will work closely with the Principal and the leadership 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; assisting the student services team and encouraging staff, volunteers, and others to share ownership of the school's vision and goals.
The successful applicant will ideally 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. A working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework, Applied Behaviour Analysis, Discrete Trial, Conductive Education and Positive Behaviour Support will be advantageous along with a thorough understanding of how to use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) and other communication devices for students with complex communication needs.
In collaboration with the Principal and other members of the leadership team, you would 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.
Carson Street is focused upon meeting the individual needs of every student. The planning, monitoring and assessment cycle for our students using Individual Education Plans and high-quality teaching and learning programs ensure we maximise student outcomes. We aim at providing a happy, safe and caring environment for students and staff alongside high expectations for student learning. The ability to work as part of the school’s multi-disciplinary workforce whilst meeting the needs of a diverse student population in an inclusive manner would be key to successfully performing this role.
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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For further job related information:
Please contact Roslyn Hamling, Principal, by telephoning (08) 6216 4950 or emailing
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 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 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:

• hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia;
• 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 Monday, 12 February 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.