This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025.
Brookman Primary School (PS) is located 12 kilometres from Perth in the southern suburb of Langford. The community from which Brookman draws its students has an exciting and diverse cultural mix with at least one third of students having English as a second language.
Brookman PS staff are a highly dedicated and professional group who have the needs and welfare of students at heart. The school is well resourced and has numerous additional programs which support the needs of its students.
The school is currently seeking a dedicated and influential Deputy Principal to join our leadership team. The successful applicant will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to provide educational leadership and drive the school's vision and strategic directions. To excel in this role, you should possess excellent communication skills, high-level organizational abilities, and experience in mentoring and developing staff.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.brookmanps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Deputy Principal assumes a pivotal role, working closely with the Principal and the administrative team to shape the school's identity. Educational leadership is a key responsibility, involving the active development and promotion of the school's values, ethos, and priorities. The Deputy Principal champions a collaborative approach, encouraging not only staff but also volunteers and community members to actively share ownership of the school's vision and goals. This collaborative ethos extends to change management, where the Deputy Principal strategically facilitates the acceptance of change and identifies opportunities for improved service delivery.
The successful applicant will ideally possess an extensive knowledge of Early Childhood Education (ECE). You will ideally have proven and effective leadership qualities, including the capacity to strategically lead evidence-based improvements. As deputy principal, you will lead the Early Childhood Education (ECE) team implementing our operational plans, particularly focussing on Promoting Literacy Development (PLD) Seven Steps Writing, Daily Reviews and Top Ten Maths consistently across all classrooms.
As the Early Childhood Deputy Principal, it is highly desirable that you possess an extensive knowledge of disabilities and evidence-based approaches to lead staff and manage resources to provide tiered interventions, behaviour management, pastoral care, support and development programs for students. You would also be leading the case management of our students considered at educational risk through your knowledge of effective intervention, monitoring and reporting strategies. These strategies are integral to enhancing student engagement to ensure high social, emotional and educational outcomes for all students within our school context.
It is highly desirable that the successful applicant in the role has a strong knowledge and understanding of the Disability Resourcing System and can manage these human and financial resources in the best interest of the students.
Overall, the Deputy Principal serves as a key figure for educational leadership and operational effectiveness within the school and an ability to work effectively with staff, students, parents and the community is essential to this role.
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 Nikki Lyons, Principal on (08) 9366 0990 or emailing Niquolei.Lyons@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 four (4) 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: IPS/DP920804
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 Thursday, 17 October 2024.
