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Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP901004
This is a six (6) month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2024 with possible extension
Treendale Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a motivated, contemporary and innovative Deputy Principal who will actively contribute to the leadership team ensuring improved student outcomes is at the core of all decisions.
The successful applicant will ideally possess experiences in both instructional and strategic leadership; able to collaborate and build the capacity of project leaders who are implementing high quality learning programs and strategies with staff. Applicants will ideally possess an understanding of the Multi-Tiered System of Support, working with complex behaviours and an understanding of the Positive Behaviour Support framework and implementation. The successful applicant will support teachers in implementing evidence-based, whole-school teaching strategies. Knowledge and experience of Talk for Writing, PLD and Stepping Stones Maths would be beneficial.
As a Deputy Principal, you will ideally use your excellent interpersonal skills and initiative to contribute to a culture of high expectations where students and staff learn, grow and adjust to change. The successful applicant should possess the ability to think and plan collaboratively and strategically, as well as to identify innovative and practical solutions to challenges. You will engage and build productive and positive working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Located in the suburb of Australind, 20 mins north of Bunbury in the Southwest Educational Region, Treendale PS is now in its 9th year of operation and caters for over 540 students. Our Business Plan in conjunction with our Public School Review Documents drive our whole School teaching and learning programs and are in varying stages of implementation. Our 1:1 iPad BYOD program is successfully implemented across Year 1 to 6, with classroom supplied banks in Pre-Primary to embed our iPad iPromise.
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 Treendale PS can be found by visiting treendaleps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Micaley Ross, Principal by telephoning (08) 9797 5100 or emailing Micaley.Ross@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Micaley Ross on 0409 689 174.
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 and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment.
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Tuesday, 23 July 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.