Deputy Principal Of Student Services (Secondary)

We are currently seeking to employ a highly motivated and innovative Christian leader to join the Secondary School community for this full-time position. The position will commence during Term 2, preferably on Monday 13 May 2024. 

The College
Austin Cove Baptist College of South Yunderup is a co-educational College that commenced in 2011 and currently has approximately 740 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The College is situated in the Austin Lakes development just east of Mandurah and provides a high standard of education in a safe and caring environment within a Christian context. For further information on the College, please visit: www.acbc.wa.edu.au

Selection Criteria
Essential

• To have a personal faith and commitment to Jesus including regular church attendance and a lifestyle consistent with the expectations of Christian faith
• Be a qualified teacher registered with the TRBWA, hold a Working with Children Check and have a commitment to child safety and well – being 
• The ability to work within a senior administration team, providing high levels of pastoral care and operational leadership
• The ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people including staff, students, families and community stakeholders

Highly Desired Qualities

• Extensive knowledge and experience in pastoral care and behaviour management of secondary school students 
• Integrity, initiative, organisational and record keeping skills underpinned by commitment to achieving excellence 
• Excellent inter personal and problem solving skills 
• Ability to lead teams and manage change
• Comprehensive understanding of educational trends and student needs 
• Expressive love for Jesus Christ 
• Consistency, accuracy, punctuality, thoroughness, empathy, compassion and care 

The role of Deputy Principal of Student Services (Secondary) will include:

The responsibility for pastoral care and behaviour management across the Secondary College, working with students, staff and families to provide optimal outcomes for all students

• Collaborating with the Director for Maintenance, Heads of Year, Chaplain, Teachers, Educational Assistants and the Student Leadership 
• Overseeing College events and managing staff accordingly
• Promoting the Christian ethos of the College and developing positive culture around the College core values 
• Maintaining a positive College culture and safe environment 
• A teaching load up to 0.4 FTE 

Application Process

Applications for employment at Austin Cove Baptist College should include the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria (no more than 2 pages).
• Application Form (www.acbc.wa.edu.au)
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume with at least three referees, one of which is your Pastor
• Copies of academic transcripts and qualifications
• A letter of reference from your Pastor

On receipt of your application you will receive notification that your application has been received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend an interview. Applicants may then proceed to an interview with the College Board.

Please address all applications and correspondence to:

Esmari Strbac

*********@acbc.wa.edu.au

Applications close: Wednesday 10 April 2024