Please note - the closing date for this advertisement has been extended until 7 October 2024.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024.
The School of Alternative Learning Settings (SALS) is seeking a motivated and innovative Associate Principal to collaboratively lead the implementation of the school’s Strategic Plan.
SALS was established at the beginning of 2022, coinciding with a significant expansion of the Alternative Learning Settings (ALS) program. The ALS program is a cornerstone of the State Government's 2018 commitment to address violence in public schools. ALS provides alternative learning facilities and targeted support programs to students who have been excluded from school, or who are at risk of exclusion for violent and/or aggressive behaviour. SALS operates 12 sites around the state located across 8 educational regions. The SALS is part of the network of specialist schools that operate under the Statewide Services pillar of Service Delivery.
SALS delivers specialised activities and learning programs that build students’ social skills and self-regulation in environments designed to affect positive and lasting change in their behaviour. The program, where needed, provides access to specialist allied health and community support services.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.sals.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As Associate Principal in the ALS program, you will work with a cohesive leadership team to bring to life the strategic direction of our school in partnership with our staff, families and broader communities. You will be responsible for leading, managing and supporting staff across sites both directly and indirectly ensuring a highly effective and culturally responsive teaching & learning program alongside comprehensive case management. You will work closely with our School Psychology team to achieve case management goals and lead SEL pedagogy while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and standards. In collaboration with the Principal and management team, you provide educational leadership, promoting the program's vision to foster shared ownership among the community.
You should lead, empower and motivate staff to enhance workforce effectiveness, applying change strategies that improve student outcomes. Your role includes contributing to strategic and operational planning, assisting in policy development, and managing referrals, data, and accountability systems. You should leverage your professional expertise to extend services within the school community and ensure that administrative and operational systems align with departmental policies. You will also have the opportunity to lead professional learning communities.
The Associate Principal will be accountable for the smooth operation of the ALS program and other leadership responsibilities as negotiated with the school’s leadership team. You will apply your strong relational and interpersonal skills to effectively work with families, education regional offices and various community organisations. At times, you may assume the role of Principal, building partnerships to advance the school’s vision and acting as a liaison between regions and the school to ensure efficient service delivery.
In partnership with corporate services staff, you will maintain the school’s financial and physical resources and contribute to the coordination of services across school teams. You use data to review and enhance services, supporting continuous school improvement. You will also ensure that staff receive timely feedback and opportunities for professional development in line with departmental policies. Additionally, you will monitor and manage staff leave entitlements, ensuring they are cleared within a reasonable timeframe.
This role requires the successful applicant to travel across the state frequently involving flights and overnight stays. You are also required to work between our various metropolitan locations. The successful applicant will need to hold and maintain a current and valid ‘C’ class driver’s licence. You will also be required to participate in core professional learning around our philosophy including Reclaiming Youth at Risk and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention in Schools.
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 Dave Dennis, Associate Principal on (08) 0449 278 889 or david.dennis@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays please contact Nicole Lambert, Principal on 0460 027 999 or nicole.lambert3@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 four (4) 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
- Demonstrated considerable knowledge of Enrolment, Student Behaviour and Curriculum policies and highly developed skills and experience in evidence-based pedagogy, Response to Intervention Model, unified and responsive service, to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources and to contribute to the delivery of high-quality services and initiatives in an educational environment.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership and highly developed organisational, conceptual, and analytical skills with capacity to apply complex concepts in support of service improvement and policy and program development.
- Demonstrated highly developed communication, networking, teamwork, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of people within the education community and a variety of other contexts.
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: SS/DP913678
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 Monday, 7 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
