Appointment Pool
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/DP749610
Woodvale Secondary College (SC) is seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2023. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year.
Woodvale SC is seeking to employ a dedicated, effective, and innovative leader who has sound knowledge and demonstrated skills in administering and leading secondary student cohorts as well as system data management platforms.
Suitable applicants will ideally have knowledge of and experience in a range of leadership and management areas – such as student service provision, whole school teaching and learning, curriculum provision, human resource management, ICT, special needs (academic extension, students with disabilities), scheduling, senior school requirements, VET and cohort oversight. Coordinating learning teams and line managing staff are also key elements of the portfolio.
Suitable applicants will be required to communicate the vision of the College and secondary programs while also embracing the College’s commitment to ongoing improvement. They will be a spokesperson and ambassador for the College, at times representing the principal, and regularly interacting with all members of the College and wider community.
The ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a whole school setting and working as part of an executive and senior leadership team, are essential requirements of the role. Suitable applicants will use effective change management strategies to lead the College community to continually reflect on practices and data, and to develop opportunities for improvement and engagement. She/he/they will have exemplary interpersonal skills and sound knowledge of how to support the College’s Independent Public-School structure.
Woodvale SC is at the forefront of the use of technology in public schools. The successful applicant will have well developed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and the capacity to work collegially in a very busy team environment.
The College’s goal is to strive for excellence based on reflective use of student data, strong community links and a whole College focus on teaching and learning. Reporting to key stakeholders on College progress against our student improvement targets and priorities is a key element of an Associate Principal’s portfolio. Our College vision and values are reflected in our commitment to working together with our College community to provide an innovative and caring learning environment where each student is given the opportunity to develop academic rigour and to achieve personal excellence.
Woodvale SC has formed an Independent Public-School cluster with its local area intake primary schools. As a result, it is essential that successful applicants embrace this cluster approach and the opportunities it provides to work in collaboration with colleagues in each of the schools.
Woodvale SC is located some 20 kilometres north of the city of Perth and has approximately 1400 students from Years 7 to 12. The College enjoys the expertise of highly trained staff and the stability of small staff turnover. In recent years the College has provided many nominations for the WA Education Awards.
Academically, Woodvale SC students perform at a level above the State average.
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 Woodvale Secondary College can be found by visiting woodvale.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
For further job-related information:
Please contact Lea Fairfoul-Hutcheon, Principal, by telephoning 6207 2400 or emailing lea.fairfoul.hutcheon@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 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 AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
- 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, 15 August 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED