AddressIndependent Public School - Goldfields Education Region
North Kalgoorlie Primary School
Deputy Principal
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Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP886761
This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 with possible extension six (6) months.
North Kalgoorlie Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated, highly competent and enthusiastic Deputy Principal to join our team.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8,020 a year
- Locality allowance of $432 a year
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
- Subsidised housing
- Free relocation
About the Role
The ideal applicant should work collaboratively and have a proven ability in line management, explicit teaching and working with a wide range of staff, from those with experience to graduates.
As a Deputy Principal, you should establish and sustain effective collaborative approaches to lead whole school improvement, instructional practice and curriculum development. The ability to analyse data to inform teaching and learning and strong interpersonal skills when working with parents and stakeholders is highly regarded. As a school we provide the best possible education, ensuring all students develop a broad range of knowledge skills and values to adapt to a changing world.
This position will have a broad range of responsibilities including building the capacity of individual staff and supporting the leadership development of curriculum and phase of schooling team leaders. A high level of competency in WA curriculum is ideal in this role. The successful applicant will also have responsibilities with curriculum leadership, analysing data to lead school improvement, the case management of Students at Educational Risk students, student services, classroom management and sustaining effective communication and relationships with the whole school community. North Kalgoorlie PS is implementing and refining whole school methodologies in explicit teaching and learning to ensure that teaching continues to be of a high standard. The ability to model lessons, coach and provide feedback to teachers on lesson delivery is highly regarded.
About the School
North Kalgoorlie PS is located in suburb of Lamington. Lamington is one of Kalgoorlie's oldest and finest suburbs. The school first opened in 1902 and boasts a tradition and spirit that brings all ex and current North Kalers together as one. North Kalgoorlie PS is a very proud school, and we are committed to providing a learning environment that is inclusive, motivational, supportive, caring and engaging for every student. We have Pastoral Care as a priority and inclusivity is a large part of this.
Currently we run a number of programs across the school supporting our focus of developing a safe, healthy, enjoyable learning environment. We are continuing to explore how we are inclusive of our students learning styles, needs, culture, interests and best meeting the needs of our students. Students at North Kalgoorlie PS are from varied backgrounds. Some are fourth generation Kalgoorlie born families. Some are families involved in the mining industry who move location regularly. Others are from various Aboriginal groups around the state and country.
For more information about Kalgoorlie visit kalgoorlietourism.com.
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 North Kalgoorlie Primary School can be found by visiting www.northkalgoorlieps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
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For further job related information:
Please contact David Roberts, Principal by telephoning on (08) 9092 5850 or David.Roberts2@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact David Roberts on 0408 211 307.
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