AddressAppointment Pool
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/DP903275
Malibu School is seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals 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.
We are seeking to appoint suitably experienced Deputy Principals to join our leadership team. We seek reflective leaders with well-developed skills to thrive in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment, with experience building capability in others. Deputy Principals should be passionate about progressing achievement for students with complex needs, knowledgeable, inherently positive and solution focused.
In collaboration with the Principal and other members of the executive leadership team, Deputy Principals provide educational leadership in the school and the community by promoting the school values, ethos and priorities. They encourage staff, community partners and families to share ownership of the school’s vision of ‘A future Without Limits’ by enhancing pathway planning and programs to maximise students’ outcomes as students successfully build on prior learning as they transition beyond school.
Suitable applicants will ideally possess experience in leading teams through class, phase of learning and whole-school-improvement, using data informed practices and evidence-based approaches, is required.
Suitable applicants should have a clear understanding of the conditions and learning environment required to prepare students for success. With experience in triangulating data to make informed decisions, Deputy Principals will monitor student progress and work collaboratively to enhance student engagement, wellbeing, academic achievement and staff capability. Suitable applicants should have highly developed case management skills and be able to provide feedback utilising effective communication skills, leading and consulting with staff to facilitate classroom solutions that align to our strategic agenda.
They will lead operational strategies that enhance the development of staff to meet student learning outcomes and performance expectations with effective management of related administrative timelines displayed.
As an instructional leader, the successful candidate should have a strong understanding of the K-10 Western Australian Curriculum, Abilities Based Learning Education Western Australia (ABLEWA) and/or senior secondary programs with evidence of facilitating effective classroom planning and practice relevant to student ability, interest and need. Using effective change management strategies, Deputy Principals will assist the school community to enhance classroom practice, with a particular focus on strengthening curriculum delivery to increase students’ access, engagement and independence. Experience in empowering staff to deliver evidence-based programs with appropriate differentiation for all students is highly desirable, as is a high-level knowledge of a range of resources and strategies to facilitate communication and learning for students with disability and diverse communication abilities that includes a strong knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support approaches and practices.
Malibu School is a specialist school for students with special need in Kindergarten to Year 12. Our community believe that all children can learn, that students will develop skills across all curriculum areas and that the social, emotional, physical and educational development of all children is best facilitated when parents, teachers, specialists and therapists work together.
suitable applicants will display a commitment to leading our School Priorities for a meaningful and relevant curriculum, high quality teaching, a positive learning environment and strong family and community partnerships. Suitable applicants will display the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, staff and community members.
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 Malibu School can be found by visiting www.malibuschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Merrilee Wright, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9527 90***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Merrilee Wright on 0403 437 ***.
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
- 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.
- 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, 15 July 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
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