Advertised Vacancy Number: PR821786
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2023
About our School
Hyden is a small town in Wheatbelt of Western Australia with a strong community spirit. Our school was established in 1934 and is the heart and soul of the community. We are adaptable in a changing world and we are readily adopting and embracing new, innovative and exciting technologies in order to meet the evolving needs of our students. At the centre of our school’s strategic direction is our belief in developing the whole child and the importance of strong relationships between students, staff, parents and the wider community.
Hyden Primary School has a lot to offer, and we have high expectations of our students and staff. We set standards of excellence and we believe that, with the right Principal, we will achieve them. We aim to ensure our students leave Hyden Primary School equipped and prepared for their future years with the confidence to contribute positively to society.
About the Role
We are looking for a Principal with a positive approach to learning and a vision to create a safe, purposeful and inclusive learning environment for our students. Our school requires a relational leader to work closely with our farming community and develop productive and respectful relationships with our parents, staff and students.
To be successful in this role, you will be committed to leading continuous school improvement and the development of our instructional program, particularly the pedagogy of beginning teachers, and building networks with external agencies, schools and services in the community to benefit our school programs.
If you are looking to expand your leadership capacity and would like to experience country living, Hyden Primary School could be the school for you!
Want to Know More?
We encourage you to visit our website HydenPS.wa.edu.au for additional information about our school or go to Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
More details on the role and responsibilities of a Principal can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For specific information relating to this role, please contact Doug Cook, Director of Education, Wheatbelt Education Region on (08) 9622 0200 or emailing Douglas.Cook@education.wa.edu.au.
How to Apply
To be suitable for this role, you will need to address the following selection criteria and demonstrate the five professional practises particular to the role of a Principal. You will also be expected to illustrate your capacity in the three leadership requirements “vision and values, knowledge and understanding, and personal qualities, social and interpersonal skills” as identified and detailed in the Australian Professional Standard for Principals:
Applications will be assessed against the selection criteria identified in the Job Description Form (JDF) for the position. The business needs and context 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.
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 selection criteria, in context of the role and the needs of the school and Region;
- 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 8317.
Further information on how to apply is available via the attachments below.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
All appointees to Principal positions longer than 6 months in duration who have not completed 6 months or more in a WA public school principal role prior to January 2015 will be required to satisfactorily complete all Principal Eligibility Modules. The Principal Eligibility Modules which are completed online must be completed within 6 months of commencement in a principal role.
Subsequent Appointments
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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 12 June 2023.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions at, or after, 4:30pm will not be accepted.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
