Please be advised as of 7 October, due to a system outage the closing date has now been extended
We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principal 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 3, 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Carnaby Rise Primary School, located in Landsdale, opened in 2017 as an Independent Public School catering for children from Kindergarten to Year 6.
Through consultation and collaboration, we have worked with the local community to develop a vision to shape the direction of our school to reflect the uniqueness and diversity of our children.
Our school has state-of-the-art facilities and resources to cater for teaching and learning in the 21st century.
Find out more about our school by visiting 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 support the establishment of positive and respectful relationships with students and their families, 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 the school, with an inclusive model of education suitable applicants will ideally possess professional flexibility and the ability to anticipate and adapt to changing circumstances as they arise. Applicants will ideally possess the commitment and expertise to support a culture of excellence in teaching and learning across a Professional Learning Community. Excellent communication and organisational skills, alongside the ability to work in a highly collaborative manner are advantageous. Expertise and experience in supporting Students At Educational Risk (SAER) and 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 advanced 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.
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 Karen Giacomucci, Principal on 08 6401 8100 or emailing Karen.Giacomucci@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Karen Giacomucci on 0431 006 644
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 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 cCapacity 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/DP917628
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 8 October 2024
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
