Deputy Principal - Primary

Branch: La Grange Remote Community School

Division: Kimberley Education Region

Salary: Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)

Work Type: Permanent - Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Location: Bidyadanga

Closing Date: 2024-10-18 4:30 PM

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025

As the largest remote community school in the state, La Grange RCS caters to the educational needs of all school-aged children in the Bidyadanga community, and classes range from Pre-Kindergarten (0–3-year-olds) to Year 12.

In addition to a strong commitment to developing the literacy and numeracy skills of its students, La Grange RCS offers a diverse range of specialist programs across all year levels including Music, Art, Physical Education and Information and Communication Technology and a focus on cultural learning, particularly the provision of Language classes.

La Grange RCS is situated in the Bidyadanga Aboriginal Community in the Kimberley region, on Karajarri country, 180 km south of Broome. It is a desirable location and offers an opportunity to live and learn about Indigenous culture, while providing a lifestyle of abundant outdoor and recreational activities.

For more information about Bidyadanga visit Welcome to Bidyadanga

Find out more about our school by visiting lagrangercs.weebly.com or Schools Online

The Role

The successful applicant will provide educational leadership in the school and the community by assisting the Principal to develop and promote the school values, ethos and priorities, and encouraging staff. In collaboration with the other Primary Deputy Principal, the successful applicant will be overseeing Behaviour Management in the Primary level and line managing the in-school instructional coaches.

The Deputy Principal will provide educational leadership in several focus areas including implementation of the Western Australian Curriculum with a strong focus on Primary and intervention strategies. They will ideally have a high level of evidence-based curriculum knowledge and expertise in Professional Learning Communities. The successful applicant will provide curriculum support and development of best practice in teaching and classroom management to teachers. The Deputy Principal will ideally have skills and knowledge in the Kimberley Schools Project, Trauma Informed Practice and Cultural Responsiveness. The successful applicants’ other skillsets may be utilised within the senior leadership when allocating Level Three role portfolios for 2025.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• Attractive Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18,120 a year
• Locality allowance of $4,031 a year
• 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
• Free GROH housing
• Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
• Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
• Vehicle relocation

You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Stephen Traynor, Principal, on (08) 9193 4100 or emailing stephen.traynor@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holidays, please contact Mr Steve Traynor on 0400 832 560.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
• A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF

1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
2. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
3. Demonstrated 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).
4. Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/DP917999

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 October 2024.