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We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Burns Beach Primary School (PS) is situated in the beautiful beachside suburb of Burns Beach and opened its doors to students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in January 2022.
At Burns Beach PS we understand the importance of every child having a strong sense of belonging and feeling safe and valued. We provide a strong pastoral care approach that supports the social and emotional health and wellbeing of all our students.
Students are at the heart of everything we do at our school. We make a front and centre commitment to make a difference in the learning and lives of all our students. We are focused on excellence in student achievement and continued improvement. We have high expectations of all who contribute to our school community and encourage and grow our students' natural sense of curiosity and enthusiasm. Our staff provide highly engaging and challenging teaching and learning programs in a classroom environment of care, trust, and respect.
Find out more about our school by visiting burnsbeachps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are looking for exceptional leaders who possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and are committed to supporting staff and students to achieve excellent educational outcomes. These skills will see you establish positive and respectful relationships with students and their families, your colleagues, and the broader school community as we build and grow our unique, inclusive and high-performing school.
Suitable applicants will have the opportunity to work closely with the principal and be part of a leadership team that values a positive school culture, and promotes positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider community.
In the context of a new school, with an inclusive model of education incorporating our Education Support Program alongside a growing school population, suitable applicants will ideally possess professional flexibility and the ability to anticipate and adapt to changing circumstances as they arise. They will ideally possess the commitment and expertise to support a culture of excellence in teaching and learning in our inclusive school. They will possess excellent communication and organisational skills and have the ability to work in a highly collaborative manner. Expertise and experience in leading curriculum and pedagogy across all phases of the school is highly desirable for this role. Suitable applicants should possess excellent verbal and written communication abilities, and superior analytical skills.
Suitable applicants will have a role in the mentoring and coaching of staff, including in the role of an Instructional Coach; supporting collaborative practices within the school; maintaining and implementing the school’s instructional programs; and supporting the development of teacher pedagogy. Having the ability to analyse student, teacher and whole school performance to identify improvement processes will be highly regarded.
The ability to establish genuine, positive and caring relationships with our students is paramount. Knowledge, understanding and experience in leading Positive Behaviour Support, Classroom Management Strategies (CMS), Instructional Strategies for Engagement, support of Students at Educational Risk (SAER), Special Education Needs (SEN) planning and, coaching, mentoring and working as part of a professional learning community is essential. Experience in leading whole school approaches to Numeracy and Social and Emotional Learning is highly regarded. Suitable applicants will ideally be culturally responsive and respect and celebrate diversity.
The ability to lead, support and manage Information Communications Technology (ICT) would also be highly regarded. Suitable applicants will ideally possess the following personal attributes; you will be caring; optimistic; self-reflective; have a sense of humour and possess a desire to see all students succeed.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Trudy Burke, Principal on 08 9233 6850 or trudy.burke@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A thee (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- 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.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP908958
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday 5 August, 2024