Deputy Principal

Appointment Pool

Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/DP880236

East Wanneroo Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 1, 2025.

Suitable applicants should be innovative leaders with the ability to work collaboratively with the school’s leadership team, staff, and the community to ensure positive progress and outcomes for all students. You should contribute to the leadership of the school culture and promote learning that is supported by the belief that every student is capable of success.

You should have the capacity and resilience to develop others while working collaboratively to ensure whole school initiatives are achieved. These initiatives include improving literacy and numeracy outcomes, implementation of the Quality Teaching Strategy, STEM, teacher professional growth, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and implementation of a Reconciliation Action Plan.

To be suitable for this role, you will ideally have highly developed knowledge of the Western Australian curriculum, in addition to knowledge of current research and evidence-based practices.

The school is involved with the PBS program this year and deputies will need to be supportive of PBS principles. Behaviour management, pastoral care, and catering for students at risk including the engagement of parents and outside agencies, is part of the deputy’s role and experience in these areas would be highly desirable.

Deputy Principals at East Wanneroo PS should ideally display a high level of interpersonal skills and demonstrate the ability to build close and lasting relationships with our diverse school community, including Aboriginal and Culturally Diverse students and families. Our school prides itself on our pastoral care and inclusivity to support the development of students as high functioning members of the community.

East Wanneroo PS is a supportive and exciting workplace. The staff are committed, hard-working and willing to go above and beyond for each other and for the students. We all work hard as a team to create a positive work environment.

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 four (4) 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.
• 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, 26 February 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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