This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025.
Mount Magnet District High School (DHS) is in the Midwest Education District and is situated 569 km northeast of Perth and 340 km east of Geraldton. The school is a multicultural environment with a diverse range of students from Mount Magnet and the surrounding Midwest District. The school caters for around 88 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and is guided by the expectations: We are Respectful, We are Responsible, We are Achievers.
Mount Magnet’s vision is to ensure our students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve their full potential, become lifelong learners and to make positive contributions to society.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.mountmagnetdhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Deputy Principal will ideally provide leadership in the school and the community by helping develop and promote the school values, ethos and priorities, and encouraging school staff, volunteers from the community and others to share ownership of the school’s vision and goals. The successful applicant will ideally show strong leadership in Trauma Informed Practise, PBS and behaviour and risk management planning and implementation.
A deep knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and best practice in teaching will allow the Deputy Principal to lead school improvement alongside teams of educators to ensure students make year-on-year progress.
The successful applicant should ideally be well-versed in knowing how children learn best, including those who may require extra support. Knowledge and experience in leading student services is desirable to assist in the management of processes and resourcing to cater for the needs of all students.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and nurture positive relationships, while being culturally responsive and working collaboratively to contribute to strengthen our vision of success for all within a culture of excellence and inclusion.
- Support the development, implementation, and review of School Improvement Plans for all curriculum areas.
- Lead curriculum initiatives within the school, ensuring alignment with the Schools Business Plan 2025-2026 and key Department of Education documents.
- Support teachers’ growth and capacity building through instructional leadership, including coaching, mentoring and providing constructive feedback. Experienced in this will be key of a successful applicant.
- Assist in the collaborative development and implementation of whole-school pedagogical pathway, known as the “Mount Magnet Way”, ensuring consistency and low variance in teaching methods across the school.
- Think and plan strategically to identify innovative and practical solutions to challenges based on data analysis.
- Collaborate with the Principal and other stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in teaching and learning.
Mount Magnet District High School is seeking a Deputy Principal who has:
- Expectational communication and interpersonal skills, with the diplomacy to modify your leadership style to obtain the best outcomes for all, whilst modelling and promoting the school’s vision and values.
- High motivation and energy levels combined with a sense of humour, as well as displaying the qualities needed to bring people together, inspire confidence, identify opportunities and establish new initiatives.
- A strong understanding of curriculum development and instructional leadership.
- The capacity to lead the analysis of data effectively, and experience in implementing whole school programs with fidelity.
- The ability to manage change effectively and support teacher development.
- Excellent strategic planning skills with the ability to identify and implement innovative solutions.
- A commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative school culture.
- The capacity to work autonomously and productively within given parameters
- Highly effective organisational skills and uses these to implement processes and protocols.
- Supporting the administration team in dealing with complex behaviour.
- Engaging with parents and the community effectively and culturally respectful.
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:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13,730 per year
- Locality allowance of $2,010 a year
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
- Air-conditioning subsidy
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details
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 Jake Nelson, Principal, on (08) 9963 4081 or emailing jake.nelson@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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A maximum 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: SS/DP921457
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, 1 November 2024
