AddressSouthwest Education Region
Jerramungup District High School
Deputy Principal
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Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/DP884767
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency
Jerramungup District High School (HS) is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Deputy Principal to join their team.
The successful applicant will be highly organised and versatile, ideally with practical leadership experience in actioning whole-school directions. Experience in leading teaching and learning in a diverse Kindergarten to Year 10 setting and a passion for working with children and staff will be highly regarded. Focus areas for 2024 are: empowering excellence in teaching and learning, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment, and achieving a connected school community.
As such, key roles for the successful applicant will include but are not limited to: leading curriculum from Kindergarten to Year 10; promoting quality teaching and reflective practice to support effective learning of our students; providing strong student services support across the school; creating and maintaining links with the wider community; and providing leadership to teachers who have students with disabilities or difficulties.
In collaboration with the Principal and highly dedicated teaching staff, the Deputy Principal provides educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision and facilitating workforce effectiveness. You will work as part of a dedicated team and have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our school community.
Jerramungup District HS is located in the wheat and sheep farming community of Jerramungup, 440km southeast of Perth. It is situated within the Fitzgerald Biosphere, which is part of the acclaimed Fitzgerald National Park, located nearby to the east of Jerramungup. With the school motto 'Strive to Achieve', students achieve high standards of academic and social achievement through participation and engagement in the school's inclusive, safe and stimulating learning environments.
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 Jerramungup District High School can be found by visiting www.jerramungupdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Mrs Haidee Robb, Principal by telephoning (08) 98352600 or emailing Haidee.Robb@education.wa.edu.au
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