Deputy Principal

Appointment Pool

Advertised Vacancy Number Pool Ref IPS/DP893482

Woodland Grove Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals, Learning 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 2, 2025.  Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2025.

Ideally applicants should be willing to utilise the Department’s Teaching for Impact and the Western Australian Curriculum and/or Early Years Learning Framework, to engage their staff in 1:1 cycles of coaching and/or mentoring. These cycles will focus on providing targeted professional learning to staff to improve student outcomes drawing on experiences such as modelling, providing feedback and peer observation. 

Additionally, the successful applicant will ideally lead teams of teachers to reflect on identified school and systematic data to plan for improvement. In this work, developing staff’s data-literacy, understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and/or Early Years Learning Framework whilst simultaneously developing middle leadership will be critical. 

The Deputy Principal works closely with the school to lead change in Teaching and Learning at a whole-school and community level. 

Located in South West Byford, we are an Independent Public School catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. With a strong vision of visible learning and wellbeing, Woodland Grove Primary School is committed to ensuring high expectations of success for every child, at every opportunity.

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 Woodland Grove Primary School can be found by visiting woodlandgroveps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Ben Jamieson, Principal by telephoning  (08) 9526 40***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 five (5) 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 Friday, 17 May 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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

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