Deputy Principal

Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken on Saturday 25th May 2024 from 5 AM to 8 AM (AWST) and the system will be unavailable during this window.Convenience Buttons:Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education RegionBateman Primary SchoolDeputy Principal00008881Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (SEA GA 2021)Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP894865This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024Are you looking for a challenge and an opportunity to develop and expand your leadership skills?Are you passionate about working collaboratively to establish a quality public school with a focus on the development of the ‘whole child’?Do you possess excellent leadership skills and are ready to take on new challenges to help us achieve our vision?Bateman Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Principal who will work closely as a member of the School’s Administration Team to support our school.As part of this role, you will provide strategic and innovative educational leadership in the school. The successful applicant will ideally be motivated, hardworking, and a highly effective leader with outstanding interpersonal skills, professional knowledge, and proven skills in working within a collaborative team structure.The successful applicant will ideally have the ability to self reflect, promote an environment of active and positive behaviour management, use data to drive decisions and support staff with curriculum support strategies.A primary focus of your role will be to work with our students, parents, teachers and the wider community to deliver an effective differentiated and inclusive approach for students to best access the curriculum and improve their social outcomes. You will work closely with students, families, teachers and the community to achieve the best possible educational and social outcomes for students.Bateman PS, an Independent Public School situated 14km south of Perth City, caters for approximately 380 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Our teaching and learning program and environment supports all students to develop the necessary skills, understandings and attitudes to become independent learners and productive members of our community.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 Bateman Primary School can be found by visiting or .Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also availableFor further job related information:Please contact Marc Lockett, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9658 6900 or emailing .Application InstructionsAll 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 three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV of up to two (2) 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 4127.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.Eligibility and training requirementsEmployees 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

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 31 May 2024APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINEPROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.