Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP823304
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2023
Harrisdale Primary School (PS) is seeking a dynamic, knowledgeable, and highly motivated Deputy Principal to join our team.
We seek a reflective leader with well-developed emotional intelligence who can adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. This leader should be passionate about progressing student achievement, knowledgeable, inherently positive and solutions focussed.
At Harrisdale PS we are developing students with the skills to learn, live and work in the 21st Century.
As Deputy Principal you will ideally have highly developed knowledge of current research and evidence-based practice to lead staff in the contemporary teaching of Literacy, Numeracy, Inquiry and ICT (Information Communication Technology).
The successful applicant will ideally be an excellent educator whilst being driven to excel and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead and engage with individuals at all levels. You should be able to collaborate effectively with others to sustain a professional team culture whereby staff feel supported. You should be motivated and self-driven, able to use your initiative, and work collaboratively or independently.
Working as an effective member of the Executive Team, you will provide educational leadership in the school and community by developing and promoting the school vision and values. You will lead and work collaboratively with staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality curriculum, effective quality teaching, professional learning, leadership development, effective use of resources and positive promotion of Harrisdale PS within our school community and beyond.
The successful applicant should have a clear understanding of the conditions and learning environments required to prepare students for success. They will ideally be a high performer with successful leadership and management experience.
The successful applicant should exhibit the capability and commitment required to continue to develop and sustain conditions for whole school improvement, develop leadership capacity in others and support the growth of instructional leadership across the school. Ideally, you will also have some coaching experience to foster professional growth in others and cultivate successful outcomes-focussed teams that use evidence and data to inform their decision-making.
As Deputy, you should have well developed case management skills to monitor student progress and enhance student engagement and wellbeing, as well as the ability to partner with families, organisations and services to provide or broker support for students and families.
Harrisdale PS is a very large public school, opening in 2016. It has a significant EAL/D (English as a Second Language/Dialect) and multi-cultural community.
We have worked very hard to build a reputation for success, excellence and innovation. Working at Harrisdale is dynamic and rewarding, but also fast-paced and challenging. The school’s shared vision “every student successful’ is reflected every day in the way staff and students interact with one another, challenge themselves to strive for continuous improvement and work in a collaborative and positive environment to achieve success for all our students.
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 Harrisdale Primary School can be found by visiting www.harrisdaleps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Karen Duncan, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9234 9700 or emailing karen.duncan@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
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 Wednesday, 31 May 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
