Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP683431
Please be advised that as of Friday, 14 May 2021 an amendment has been made to the application instructions on this advertisement
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2021.
Balga Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint an innovative, inspiring and strategic Associate Principal to join our executive leadership team.
Balga SHS, an Independent Public School, is a unique secondary school in Western Australia. Identified as a Distinctive School and a finalist in WA Premier’s Excellence in Aboriginal Education Awards, the school enrols students in a diverse range of specialist programs. These programs have been established specifically to cater for students who, because of their life circumstances, are at considerable educational risk. With a strong focus on the wellbeing of each student, the school specialises in intensive teaching for literacy and numeracy; is culturally diverse and aware of students’ cultural needs; offers a supportive learning environment; and assists students with personal development.
Balga SHS prides itself on its diverse multicultural environment with the vast number of our student population representing over 45 nations. In order to support student development and needs the school has the following programs in place:
Intensive English Centre (IEC): Students are Humanitarian Entrance (mainly refugees or asylum seekers). Many have had no prior schooling in any language – entering education for the first time as teenagers.
Working across the school, the Learning Support Program caters for identified students across all year levels. Students have Individual Education Plans encompassing educational, social and behavioural objectives.
The Middle School Program (Years 7 – 10) includes a combination of local area students; Intensive English Centre graduates (primary and secondary); and students engaged in the Wadjak Educational Sports Program. The Middle School also has diverse educational offerings ranging from the more traditional Western Australian Curriculum classes through to specialised streamed classes for students with significant learning needs. The Wadjak Program seeks to enrich the educational experiences and outcomes of Aboriginal students in the North Metropolitan Region by using sport (Australian Rules Football for boys, Netball for girls) as a conduit to engagement and achievement.
The Senior School Program caters for students in Years 11 – 12; most of whom have completed programs in Middle School, Learning Support or the IEC. Students are able to engage in a range of learning programs including Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), General, Foundation and Vocational Education Training (VET) courses leading to Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) achievement. Other Senior School flexibilities include the ability to complete senior schooling over three years, part time attendance for some students (such as young mothers) and a direct entry University Preparation Course offered in partnership with Edith Cowan University.
Balga SHS is also a member of the New North Education Initiative (NNEI), a collaborative partnership between Dianella Secondary College, Balga, Eastern Hills, Girrawheen and Morley Senior High Schools. Through the partnership, students have access to a wider breadth of senior school curriculum choices with specialist teachers. Students remain attached to their home school campus and attend a host school for a selected course.
The successful application will be to the fore of current research and best practice, with proven skills and abilities in strategic planning and instructional leadership to facilitate improved teacher pedagogy. You will model and promote a culture of self-reflection and improvement, providing coaching and mentoring as you develop professional growth and leadership capacity of others including heads of learning areas. We are seeking an individual who is an expert in ‘Teaching and Learning’; leading improvement, innovation and change management of the school.
You will have excellent communication and public relation skills, building and maintaining collaborative and respectful partnerships across the school and wider community to share ownership of the school vision. You will ideally possess exceptional interpersonal, organisational and instructional leadership skills as you lead teams to drive school improvement; developing and maintaining positive relationships with all stakeholders.
The Associate Principal will have a critical role in the realisation and review of the School Business Plan, through participative decision making, including assisting in developing policy and establishing and maintaining systems. There is an associated responsibility to establish and manage administrative and operational systems in the relevant area of responsibility in order to ensure the effective operation of the school within school and department policy and guidelines. In this role you reflect on school performance through data collection and analysis.
To be successful in this role, you will be committed to making a difference in the lives of young people, promoting student wellbeing and self-efficacy. With the commitment and desire to create and sustain a student centred learning environment, you will lead the Curriculum Leaders to strategically meet the learning needs of all students, including students with disabilities.
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.
For further information about Balga Senior High School please visit www.balgashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Mark Carton, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9247 0204 or email mark.carton@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 school
- A CV of up to four (4) 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 Monday, 24th May, 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.