Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP685004
This is a six (6) month fixed term full-time position commencing Term 3, 2021
Are you a proactive and innovative educational leader ready to take on new challenges?
Carnarvon Community College (CCC) seeks to appoint a highly effective Deputy Principal to join their aspirational and driven team.
The successful applicant will be required to provide effective leadership and management of the College’s Middle School Phase of Learning, to support our students in their transition to secondary years. Ideally, you will possess an inspirational leadership style, which will drive you in your effort to support our focus on whole school improvement and striving for excellence. You will be expected to have the ability to establish genuine high expectations relationships and utilise those relationships to achieve improved educational outcomes for students. Being calm, considered and patient are highly desirable qualities for this role.
As a Deputy Principal, you will promote positive relationships between students, staff, parents and the wider community and provide leadership in further developing a high performance, high care school culture. Your energy, enthusiasm and strong interpersonal skills will be evident in your interactions with students, family and colleagues. This is a unique opportunity to make a difference and have a visible impact. Applicants with a high level of trauma informed practice are strongly encouraged to apply.
CCC is proud to be a public Kindergarten to Year 12 school servicing the entire town of Carnarvon. Our College is committed to becoming a leader in education in Western Australia. We want to be known as not only the school of choice in Carnarvon, but a school that is recognised throughout the state as a leader in teaching practice. As a College we are committed to the Health and Wellbeing of our entire community as well developing exceptional instructional practice in our staff. Our strategic plan will see us focus on High Expectations Relationships at the absolute core of our practice, as the successful applicant it will be critical you are able to engage with this.
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 Carnarvon Community College can be found by visiting www.carnarvoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Ryan Govan, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9941 1443 or emailing ryan.govan@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 two (2) page statement addressing Work Related Requirements 2 and 3 only, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- 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.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 31 May 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED