This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024
Onslow School provides a place to learn together where we look to connect, nurture, and empower young people. It is by fostering unity amongst staff, students, parents, and the Onslow Community that we work together to build a sense of belonging and a positive learning atmosphere both within and beyond the classroom. Onslow School was founded in 1935 and relocated to the new site in 2006. In this time the school has become a Kindy to Year 12 site with a diverse student demographic. Our staff have a ‘commitment to quality teaching, high expectations and success for all students’ with their use of contemporary and responsive practices that consider our community and student needs. We embrace the culture and history of Thalanyji people, the traditional custodians, of the land on which we work and learn.
As part of our 2024 – 2027 Business Plan our three focus areas of: Excellence in Teaching and Leadership, Supportive and Inclusive Environment and Connected Community are the pillars for our school improvement journey.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.onslowschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Onslow School is seeking a motivated and inspiring leader to join their team as their Secondary Deputy Principal.
The role of the Deputy Principal – Secondary focuses on the operation and management of the secondary school. This includes liaising with the School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) to support students and staff with a blended learning model along with advocating for student wellbeing through effective processes associated with attendance and behaviour. Furthermore, the successful applicant will play a key role in leading staff through the 2024 – 2027 Onslow School Business Plan implementation with a whole-school perspective. As a leader within Onslow School, you will influence student outcomes through change management processes which are our commitment to quality teaching, high expectations and success for all students.
The successful applicant will ideally demonstrate highly effective interpersonal skills as part of working in a small team, with a need to work flexibly within the school environment. There is the opportunity to innovate on the uniqueness of the secondary structure. Effective working relationships is highly desirable with our community partners to further enhance the learning opportunities for our young people, particularly with careers and wellbeing education.
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:
- Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15,370 a year
- Locality allowance of $3,469 a year
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Free Housing
- Free relocation
- Air-Conditioning Subsidy
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
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 Lisa Campbell, Principal on 0417 950 473 or emailing Lisa.Campbell@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 (1) 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 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/DP925744
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
