Advertised Vacancy Number: PR912247
This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
About the Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a school culture that promotes positive relationships between students and staff, whilst engaging parents and the wider community in the educational work of the school.
The principal is responsible for using innovation and creativity to establish systems and structures fostering academic development to nurture the social and emotional development of students, whilst engaging the school community within educational programs of the school. You will possess a commitment to continuous school improvement, and the development of high-quality teaching and learning. The principal will build strategic networks with other schools, local agencies, and services in the community to benefit school programs.
Shark Bay School is part of the Desert Coast Network and is committed to the Midwest Targeted Teaching Program based on evidence-based practice. The school has developed extensive programs to support all students including students with complex needs and students with a disability. The principal will have excellent interpersonal and public relations skills, whilst understanding the importance of working with the local community.
The principal will have a strong understanding of leading a culturally responsive school, valuing the local Aboriginal community.
The principal supports the Department’s objectives for the public education and training of students in Western Australia. The role of the principal is to lead and manage the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the education of all students in a community through the deployment of resources provided by the Department of Education and the school community.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
About Shark Bay School
Find out more about Shark Bay School by visiting Schools Online.
For Further Job Related Information
Full details of the role, including selection criteria and eligibility and training requirements, are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more specific information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Lisa Criddle, Director of Education on 08 9956 1600 or Lisa.Criddle@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.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form that includes details of 2 work related referees (one being your current line manager), and attach the following:
- A 4 page statement addressing the selection criteria (found in the attached JDF), in context of the role and business needs of the school;
- A CV of up to 3 pages that includes your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact us for assistance on 08 9264 8317.
Subsequent Appointments
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 4 day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 21 October 2024
