This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Duncraig Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the north-western suburbs on the coastal strip 18 kilometres from Perth. We cater for students from Year 7 to Year 12 and are a school of high standards where the care and progress of every child is our first priority. We continue to improve our resources and facilities through the support of our Board, our parent body, and the Education Department.
Our staff are carefully selected for their commitment to the delivery of quality education and for their willingness to adhere to the School values and enhance the traditions. Duncraig SHS is a school of choice and part of a thriving community where students have a voice and regularly return to continue their engagement.
Find out more about our school by visiting duncraigshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative leader who has outstanding interpersonal, organisational and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to lead a strong, highly skilled, and diverse team.
The successful applicant should possess the ability to form positive working relationships within the Learning Area and the wider school community as they are regarded as a key member of the school’s senior leadership team.
The Head of Learning Area (HOLA) – Health and Physical Education will lead quality teaching, learning and assessment programs in line with the Western Australian Curriculum and Senior Secondary Western Australiian Certificate of Education (WACE) Courses. The successful applicant should reflect on and assess the effectiveness of teaching practices, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential.
Applicants who have a working knowledge or experience in Year 11 and 12 Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) Physical Education studies would be highly desirable. The Learning Area also offers a Certificate II in Sports Coaching in Senior School, so an understanding of Vocational Education and Training (VET) processes would also be highly desirable.
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 Stephen Galvin, Associate Principal, on (08) 6241 5400 or emailing stephen.galvin@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- Up to 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/SA916787
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 Wednesday, 30 October 2024
