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Department Of EducationSee more

addressAddressExmouth, WA
CategoryEducation

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Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP897414

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024

Exmouth District High School (DHS) is seeking a strategic leader who is innovative and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people as a key member of the Executive and Leadership Team.

In collaboration with the Principal and the Executive Team, the Primary Deputy Principal will provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school’s vision, business plan, and strategic directions across the school community. A significant responsibility of the Deputy Principal is to embed and maintain aspects of the school culture that promotes positive relationships between students and staff. Furthermore, to engage parents’ caregivers and the wider community in the educational work of the school.

As a high-performing leader, you will ideally work collaboratively with all staff and students and use your excellent interpersonal skills to contribute to a culture of high expectations where students and staff learn, grow and adjust to change. The successful applicant should possess the ability to think and plan strategically and identify innovative and practical solutions to challenges. They should ideally display the capacity to contribute to the development of a positive school culture that exhibits high expectations linked directly to successful student outcomes in a wide range of pathways.

The Deputy Principal should bring with them a passion for student achievement, innovative thinking, and the ability to work in a K-12 context. You would ideally exhibit knowledge and experience in leading data-driven change and improvement through evidence-based practice. A commitment to working in professional learning teams, with a focus on collaboration, learning based on student needs and continual, rigorous school self-assessment and improvement cycles is desired.

The successful candidate should ideally demonstrate expertise in leading school improvement initiatives, with a strong grasp of the Western Australian Curriculum and Explicit Instruction methodology. Experience in supporting staff with High Impact Teaching approaches across Kindergarten to

Year 6 is essential. Additionally, familiarity with interventions such as the Multi-Lit suite and Spelling Mastery, as well as whole-school methodologies like Seven Steps and Talk for Writing, is highly desirable. Proven knowledge and experience in contemporary student services systems, procedures, and protocols would further strengthen the candidate's profile.

Exmouth DHS is a proudly Independent Public School with approximately 524 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We are committed to providing the best possible education for the children of our community and are charged with preparing our students for a diverse range of futures. Successful applicants would join a team of 40 teaching staff and 25 support staff.

Exmouth is a coastal community of situated in the remote Northwest of Western Australia. Located about 1250km north of Perth, 850km north of the large regional city of Geraldton and 550km southwest of the Pilbara mining operations in Karratha, we are surrounded by Cape Range National Park and are the gateway to the unique Ningaloo Reef, recently listed as a World Heritage site. There is a permanent population of approximately 3,500 people which swells to thousands more during peak tourist periods.

Due to the number of tourists visiting Exmouth the town has many amenities which would not normally be expected in a town of its size.

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 Exmouth District High School can be found by visiting exmouthdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

You are encouraged to contact Marcus Gianatti, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Exmouth, by telephoning (08) 9947 88***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 statement of up to five (5) pages addressing the Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch
  • A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
  • The contact details for three (3) 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.
  • 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, 27 May 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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

ATTACHMENTS: 
  • JDF
  • Generic
  • Deputy Principal Primary (District

High)

  • Schools
  • ADMIN 4
  • Sep 2017.pdf

- applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- information - applying for advertised positions in schools jan24.pdf

You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading Adobe Reader.

 
Refer code: 2293502. Department Of Education - The previous day - 2024-05-27 13:45

Department Of Education

Exmouth, WA
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