Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP749593
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2022
PLEASE NOTE AS OF TODAYS DATE 25/5/2022 THE CLOSING DATE HAS BEEN AMENDED
Wanneroo Secondary College (SC) is seeking an innovative and strategic leader who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people as a key member of the Executive and Senior Leadership Team.
As Associate Principal, you will use your excellent interpersonal skills to contribute to the existing positive college culture, where teachers are collegiate, highly skilled and experienced, and our students are friendly and inclusive. Wanneroo SC is committed to the education, both academically and socially, of every student who walks through our doors. The College offers a variety of pathways and programs to students to develop their talents and engage them in schooling across two campuses. We offer a safe, caring and nurturing environment where all students are given every opportunity to Dream, Believe, Learn and Succeed in line with our vision.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to lead a range of strategic initiatives across the College as identified in our current business plan. You should ideally have demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading data-driven change and improvement through evidenced based practice. The capacity to think and plan strategically and identify innovative and practical solutions to challenges is highly valued in school leaders at Wanneroo. To be considered for this position, you should be able to display that you are a consciously skilled leader with experience in a range of contexts and phases of learning, who has the capacity to work collaboratively, manage change with dexterity and communicate effectively with all members of the college community.
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 Wanneroo SC can be found by visiting wanneroosc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Justine McNaught-Conroy, Principal, by telephoning (08) 6401 9800 or emailing justine.mcnaught-conroy@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 maximum five (5) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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;
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- 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.
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. Employees working in, or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy. More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces (www.wa.gov.au)
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 17 June 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.