AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP894495
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024
Perth Modern School is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Deputy Principal to join their high performing school. The Deputy Principal will hold an Executive role in the state’s leading Public School, Western Australia's only fully academically selective school for gifted students in Year 7 to Year 12, helping to build a culture of high expectations that takes account of the richness and diversity of the wider school community.
The focus of the role is the Strategic Leadership of Systems and Operations. The successful applicant will ideally embed effective decision-making processes that underpin a cohesive leadership team. They should make the best use of technology to record, analyse and share information, to monitor progress against goals and support new ways of working.
Key responsibilities may include the school’s management system Compass, the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) testing, Reporting to Parents, timetable management, examinations, reports, data analysis and interpretation, camps, excursions, incursions, interstate and international tours. The successful applicant would lead the selection, management, recruitment and performance of casual relief teachers.
The Deputy Principal encourages staff and the community to share ownership of the school’s vision and values. The successful candidate will ideally have exceptional strategic leadership, interpersonal, organisational, change management and respectful communication skills in both verbal and written form. They will ideally build and maintain collaborative and respectful partnerships across the school and wider community.
The successful applicant would lead progressive and enthusiastic teams of teachers who are engaged in implementing a whole school gifted and talented approach as a lead school for the Department’s Quality Teaching Strategy, Teaching for Impact.
Perth Modern School has adopted a comprehensive whole-school approach to wellbeing, recognising the importance of a shared language and collective effort. This approach aims to create a culture where students, staff and the wider school community thrive in all aspects of their lives. To achieve our vision of fostering wellbeing, we have implemented the Thriving Minds program, which integrates the principles of positive psychology, neuroscience and evidence-based pedagogy.
Perth Modern School is centrally located in Subiaco, with free onsite parking for staff.
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 Perth Modern School can be found by visiting perthmodern.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Robyn Verboon, Vice Principal by telephoning 0408 955 *** or emailing *************@education.wa.edu.au
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;
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration 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, 27 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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