Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP804218
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2023.
Lakelands Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a highly effective instructional leader with outstanding interpersonal skills, who is ready to build upon their proven skills and abilities to provide effective curriculum leadership across the school with a focus on Explicit Instruction.
As a Deputy Principal, the successful applicant will establish and maintain effective collaborative approaches to lead whole school improvement, instructional practice and curriculum development. The ability to analyse data to inform teaching and learning and maintain the school’s IT network is highly desirable.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience in Fogarty strategic planning, strong Year 3-6 curriculum leadership, experience in implementing school improvement and change management processes.
You will work with collaborative teams in setting and monitoring a cohesive, connected approach to curriculum and pedagogical development across the school. You should lead staff to achieve the whole school initiatives and Business Plan targets.
We share a vision to inspire growth by creating a learning environment that guarantees that every student is a successful student and that every teacher is an effective teacher.
Our combined effort ensures a dedicated focus on developing the whole child: socially, emotionally, physically and academically. This focus reinforces the school's core values of leadership, courage, responsibility, respect and cooperation.
Lakelands PS is committed to developing quality teachers, ensuring all staff focus on high impact instructional strategies to deliver a challenging and intentional curriculum for all students to access and achieve the highest educational outcomes.
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 Lakelands Primary School can be found by visiting lakelandsps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Bradden Mitchell, Principal by telephoning (08) 9586 7650 or emailing bradden.mitchell@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 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 Friday, 2 June 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
