PLEASE NOTE: AS OF MONDAY, 12 DECEMBER 2016, THIS POSITION HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP467105
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2017
Swanbourne Primary School (PS) is seeking a committed and innovative Deputy Principal.
Are you ready to lead an inspiring school community?
Swanbourne Primary School is situated in the coastal suburb of Swanbourne.
It is a school with a very proud history and our school community believes that we have a very bright future in front of us. Swanbourne Primary School has become a ‘school of choice’ for many families and staff.
Our recently acquired Independent Public School status has provided us the ability to make decisions for our students from within our school community. Importantly, we are responsible and accountable for the outcomes of the decisions that we make.
If, you imagine yourself leading a school community that is continuously striving for excellence and always looking to the future, then we are very keen to talk to you.
The successful applicant will be an accomplished school leader. They will be able to reference their leadership skills and knowledge to the AITSL Leadership Standards.
The focus of our leadership team is to cultivate a challenging, safe and enjoyable learning environment for all members of the school community. The successful applicant will be integral to assisting the School Board to further enhance this goal. Most importantly, your leadership values must reflect our core values and beliefs.
The successful applicant will possess outstanding communication skills and they must have the ability to collaborate and contribute to the effort of a committed team. These skills are requisite for building and maintaining successful and productive partnerships.
The successful applicant will;
- become an integral member of a superbly resourced school and,
- be provided with targeted professional learning opportunities and,
- become a member of an innovative and supportive school community and,
- have many opportunities to be involved in school / community leadership roles and,
- be strongly supported by a focused and inspiring School Board.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to 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 Swanbourne PS can be found by visiting www.swanbourneprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The school’s facebook page can be found at
https://www.facebook.com/swanbourneprimary/
Note: we expect our new web site to be operational before the conclusion of this school year.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Lincoln Day, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9385 5033 or emailing Lincoln.Day@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.
You are required to attach a personal resume and covering letter outlining your skills and experiences in relation to the position. 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 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 15 December 2016
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.