Deputy Principal

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP885213

This is a three (3) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency.

The successful applicant will ideally have strong curriculum skills to lead a team in achieving the targets and key performance indicators of the current Business Plan. Key components of the role include being a contemporary instructional leader, understand and support the school’s direction, commit to developing a whole school instructional model through supporting and mentoring teachers within collaborative curriculum and year level teams.

The Deputy Principal should possess the commitment and experience to drive a culture of excellence in teaching and learning at our inclusive school and have a strong understanding of our whole school programs. This leader should have a strong understanding of a one model school and ideally an excellent grasp on students with disabilities. They should be able to lead a high performing team within a phase of development. The applicant will ideally possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, value a distributed leadership model and work in a highly collaborative manner. The successful applicant should have the capacity to support both student and staff well-being.

Aveley North Primary School provides students from Kindergarten to Year 6 with a high quality education and a curriculum ensuring each child can develop their skills and talents to achieve their personal goals both academic and non-academic.

We are a diverse, inclusive community that develops positive and engaged individuals who are supportive of each other and work together to become successful lifelong learners. We are one school and together we succeed.

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 Aveley North Primary School can be found by visiting aveleynorthps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Helen Taylor, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9297 78***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 three to four (3-4) 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 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, 18 March 2024.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

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

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