This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024.
Leeming Senior High School Education Support Centre (SHS ESC) is seeking an administrator who will work closely with the members of the executive administration team to provide effective leadership in an education support setting.
As a Positive Behaviour Support school, Leeming SHS ESC prides itself on having a positive and inclusive environment, with a strong community spirit and pastoral care programs that equip students with the life skills needed to develop successful pathways. The positive and inclusive environment we create ensures that all members of our school and community feel welcomed, safe, respected, and valued.
Find out more about our school by visiting leemingesc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a collaborative team player who possesses highly developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills. The successful applicant should be willing to learn and have knowledge of disability and behaviour management. They will use their professional knowledge of effective case management to monitor and track students using interventions to work through complex situations individually and in a team environment.
The successful Deputy Principal will ideally be required to work with all members of the school community, focusing on curriculum, student progress and quality teaching. Knowledge of effective teaching will assist the continued implementation of the schools Instructional Model which underpins the focus on Quality Teaching. Data literacy, knowledge of evidence-based teaching strategies and the ability to support teaching staff in the implementation of these strategies is a requirement.
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 Keran Davies, Principal on (08) 9237 6870 or Keran.Davies1@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 five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) 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/DP912444
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 Friday, 20 September 2024
