This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Join our exceptional school community.
Dongara District High School (DHS) is a proud Independent Public School, seeking to appoint an experienced educator with excellent leadership qualities to the role of Deputy Principal - Primary.
Dongara DHS is a progressive Independent Public School in the Mid-West Education Region. We are proud of our academic programs and the very high standard of delivery of these programs by our dedicated staff. The school has state of the art facilities including iPads, computers and interactive TV/Boards across the whole school. The end of 2012 saw the completion of a $30 million facilities upgrade.
There is a good level of parent involvement in the school. Regular Parent & Carer meetings are made up of a core of enthusiastic and committed parents. A pro-active un-incorporated School Board plays a vital role in the formulation of the school vision, goals, policies and monitors the operation and outcomes of the School Business Plan.
Find out more about our school by visiting dongaradhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Leadership Team at Dongara DHS has shared responsibility for the whole of school K-12, with this Primary Deputy Principal position having a focus on leading middle and upper primary with data driven decision making to implement change. The successful applicant should ideally have high level curriculum knowledge for middle and upper primary and familiarity with leading high impact teaching years 3-6. The successful applicant will be expected to lead in the area of K-12 students at educational risk, including case management and SEN planning. Current experience in this area would be beneficial.
Dongara DHS has a strong focus on PBS (positive behaviour support) and this an important part of our school culture. As a Deputy Principal, you will ideally promote and lead cultural inclusivity, positive relationships between students, staff, parents, and the wider community, and provide leadership in further developing a high performance, high care school culture. Your energy, enthusiasm and strong interpersonal skills will ideally be evident in your interactions with students, family, colleagues and the wider community.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
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 Janine Calver, Principal, on (08) 9927 7200 or emailing Janine.Calver@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated 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).
- Demonstrated 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/DP917656
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 18 September 2024
