Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP819337
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2023
Yakamia Primary School (PS) is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Deputy Principal with the ability to lead the Early Years phase of the school, in conjunction with the leadership team.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to build positive relationships to work effectively with staff, students, parents/carers and the wider community. The Deputy Principal will be an innovative and organised leader with a passion for working with staff and students to enhance learning outcomes for all students.
The successful applicant will possess knowledge and leadership in the Early Years (K-2), and the ability to work across Kindergarten to Year 6 (K-6). They will need to possess excellent interpersonal acumen and display a strong team orientation to lead and collaborate with Professional Learning Teams.
In this role the successful applicant will have the capacity to support staff to implement and embed consistent whole school approaches across teaching and learning. They will provide strong instructional and curriculum leadership and promote quality teaching and reflective practices to ensure effective teaching and learning for student success.
In collaboration with the school’s executive and the senior leadership team, the Deputy Principal provides leadership in the school and community by leading the school vision and strategic direction. The successful applicant will have the ability to demonstrate a growth mindset and implement effective change management to drive school improvement.
Key components of the role include leading curriculum (K-6), promoting best practice through the implementation of the Quality Teaching Strategy and the ability to monitor student performance through the analysis of data. The successful applicant also requires effective behaviour management skills to support our Positive Behaviour Support Strategy.
As an effective educational leader the successful applicant will be confident in supporting effective teaching and learning using the plan-act-assess cycle, and use a coaching and mentoring approach to build the capacity of staff.
The successful applicant will promote the school values, ethos and priorities, inspire others, and is committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students.
Yakamia Primary School is located in Albany on the south coast of Western Australia. Our school is dedicated to providing high quality teaching and engaging learning programs in a supportive and inclusive environment. We have an outstanding pastoral care program and the PBS process is thoroughly embedded across the school to support a positive culture for learning and development of the whole child.
Yakamia PS is a has a strong focus on collaboration and team work to support all students to reach their potential. Staff work together to achieve our vision of ‘Belong, Believe, Become - Success for all students’; and implement whole school processes and programs to support student success. We have strong community connections and work with parents/carers and other agencies to support student learning and wellbeing.
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 Yakamia Primary School can be found by visiting www.yakamiaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Gemma Larham, Principal by telephoning (08) 9892 5500 or emailing gemma.larham@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 four (4) 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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 29 May 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
