Deputy Principal

Branch:Atwell Primary School

Division:Independent Public School - South Metropolitan 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:Atwell

Closing Date:2024-09-02 4:30 PM

Attachments:- applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf

- information - applying for advertised positions in schools jan24.pdf.pdf

- published jdf - generic - deputy principal primary school - schools - admin 3 - sep 2017.pdf

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024.

At Atwell Primary School (PS), every child matters every day. We are a proud Independent Public School which promotes an environment where students learn to take responsibility for their actions, respect, and value diversity, and see themselves as global citizens who can contribute to a more peaceful and sustainable world. As an Independent Public School, our vision is to build well rounded citizens with a passion for life-long learning.

We cater for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is well maintained, and we continually pursue to provide children with the best facilities possible. Our school motto 'Together we aspire, together we achieve' embraces our belief that we provide opportunities for all students to develop and achieve in a supported and collaborative environment.

Find out more about our school by visiting atwellps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

The Deputy Principal assumes a pivotal role, working closely with the principal and the administrative team to shape the school's identity. Educational leadership is a key responsibility, involving the active development and promotion of the school's values, ethos, and priorities. The Deputy Principal champions a collaborative approach, encouraging not only staff but also volunteers and community members to actively share ownership of the school's vision and goals. This collaborative ethos extends to change management, where the Deputy Principal strategically facilitates the acceptance of change and identifies opportunities for improved service delivery.

The Deputy Principal is instrumental in ensuring the effective operation of the school. This includes the delivery of the School Plan through decision-making, policy development, and the establishment of systems that align with the school's overarching objectives. Additionally, the Deputy Principal provides strategic direction for staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in professional performance. The Deputy Principal also plays a vital role in the daily management of staff and student well-being. The successful applicant should ideally possess a strong knowledge and understanding of explicit instruction and the instructional coaching model to work closely with teachers.

We are excited to announce the opening of our Intensive English Centre (IEC) in 2025 at Atwell PS and are seeking a dedicated and visionary Deputy Principal to lead this initiative. The Deputy Principal will play a pivotal role in the establishment and management of the IEC. This role involves strategic planning, curriculum development, staff management, and community engagement to ensure the successful integration of the IEC into our school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• coordinate the enrolment of students from new families
• raise awareness of the role and functions of the IEC
• contribute to the development and promotion of the IEC
• provide EALD (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) educational leadership in the school and the community
• manage the IEC program
• liaise with the Statewide Services EALD team
• create and maintain partnerships with outside organisations and service providers
• manage the modification of the Western Australian Curriculum in the IEC context to ensure effective language learning support for students
• develop processes to monitor the effectiveness of the IEC program
• manage, in consultation with the principal, the human, financial, and physical resources to meet the educational and organisational objectives of the IEC.

The successful applicant will ideally have strong behaviour management skills, student services and curriculum leadership, and experience implementing school improvement and change management processes. They should lead collaborative teams in the setting and monitoring of a cohesive, connected approach to curriculum and pedagogical development across the school whilst supporting the educational needs of students.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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 Nichola Butler, Principal on (08) 6174 2400 or Nichola.Treanor@education.wa.edu.au

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 of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
• 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.

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: IPS/DP915101

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 Monday, 2 September 2024.