Please note as of 2024-10-18 the closing date has been extended.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year.
Butler College opened in January 2013 as an inclusive public school for secondary students in Perth's northern suburbs. The College values are at the heart of our culture: Knowledge, Integrity, and Respect.
Since 2020, our Senior Secondary students have performed exceptionally well in Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) courses, with our average median ATAR just below 80 and above comparable schools. In recent years, numerous students have won awards from the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA), including Subject Certificates of Excellence, Subject Exhibition, Certificates of Distinction and Certificates of Merit. Our ATAR pathway is complemented by our General and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways. We deliver a variety of certificate qualifications onsite and work closely with other providers to ensure our students have access to the full suite of VET Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS) opportunities.
A key aspect of our College is the endorsed Education Support Program, which supports 80 students with special education and medical needs. Facilities include a hydrotherapy pool and a range of sensory spaces. As an integrated site, students benefit from high levels of expertise, support, and the opportunity to integrate with other students where appropriate.
Find out more about our school by visiting butlercollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As Deputy Principal, you will work closely with the College’s Executive team to develop and promote our vision, mission and values to the school community. You will also be required to work collaboratively with all staff to ensure the implementation of priorities contained within our Strategic Plan drive our day-to-day operations. To be suitable for this role you will be required to have a sound understanding of your Personal Attributes for Leadership, an in-depth knowledge of the Leadership Pipeline Framework and a drive to lead at level. Highly developed change management skills will also be advantageous.
The suitable applicant will ideally possess exemplary teaching, learning and behaviour management practices. As Deputy Principal you should have an outstanding knowledge of Teaching for Impact to ensure our teaching and learning program is meeting the varied and complex needs of our students. You should have highly efficient communication skills and be able to collaborate effectively with others to sustain a professional team culture whereby staff feel supported to share and model best practice.
As a Deputy Principal you should display an ability to build capacity in staff using a variety of development and coaching methods. The suitable applicant will undertake reflective performance development discussions adhering to the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) standards and provide guidance to ensure a consistent high level of performance is occurring, whilst be able to reflect and assess the effectiveness of each team member.
All staff at Butler College are driven by the desire to been seen as the ‘College that Cares’ where everyone has the opportunity to Belong, Grow and Succeed.
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 Mark Humphries, Principal on 08 9561 4200 or mark.a.humphries@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/DP924222
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 1 November 2024
