Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP604015
This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2020
Koorana Primary School (PS) is seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Principal to join our leadership team.
The successful applicant will demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively to achieve the best educational outcomes for our students and make a lasting contribution to our school community. As a Deputy Principal, you will be able to build effective relationships with staff, students and families; develop and lead curriculum with a focus on evidence-based practice; and provide and develop strong structures of engagement and well-being within a student services focus. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with students, staff and families. We are looking to appoint an administrator with excellent instructional leadership skills and a sound knowledge of the Western Australian curriculum, along with contemporary pedagogical understandings. The successful applicant will have a strategic understanding of change management and a strong ability to work effectively within a challenging context.
Koorana PS boasts an emerging collaborative team culture, with an engaged and supportive community. We are proud of our strong whole school approaches and believe in aiming for the best possible outcomes for students. We are an Independent Public School that caters for children in Kindergarten to Year 6 and is located in Warnbro, in the City of Rockingham. The staff provide students with quality education that engages students with learning through the use of an explicit instruction model. Staff at Koorana PS strongly believe in building a positive school culture, promoted through PBS (Positive Behaviour Support) and best practice to support students with their social and emotional growth.
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 Koorana PS can be found by visiting www.kooranaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Samantha Benn, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9523 7900 or emailing samantha.benn@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 four (4) page statement 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 two (2) work related referees (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 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 Friday, 15 November 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.