This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
We are a small, caring, and supportive learning community that encourages students and staff to achieve their potential through the approach of 'one student at a time in a community of learners'. Our students become responsible and active community members through a strong focus on the principles of the Big Picture Learning design for education, encompassing academic excellence, development of social skills, emotional well-being, and respect. Our school has approximately 380 students across years 7 to 12 with our graduates receiving the International Big Picture Learning Credential.
We seek to engage young people in learning through the Big Picture Learning design which encourages all students to identify and pursue their interests and passions. We want to prepare our young people well for modern life post-school and we start that by engaging students in the community through internships in partnership with adult mentors. We aim to be strongly connected with families, and we do this each term through learning plan meetings and exhibitions. We have high expectations of every student to do the best they can and be the best they can be.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online or yulebrookcollege.wa.edu.au
The Role
As the successful applicant, you will be an integral member of a small leadership team, including the principal, one other associate principal and six level 3 team leaders. The role of associate principal is a dual leadership and management one. In collaboration with others, you should provide strategic educational leadership within the context of the Big Picture Learning design for education. You will ideally have strong communication and interpersonal skills that enable you to work effectively with staff, students, and families, as you will have responsibility for a range of school operations. Experience in student services management is highly desirable. Most importantly, you will ideally share our belief that true learning takes place when each student is an active participant in their education, when learning is personalised, and where we educate 'one student at a time'.
Yule Brook College sits in the heart of Maddington, in the City of Gosnells. Our students come predominantly from the suburbs of Maddington and Kenwick (approximately 70%), with some from further afield, particularly drawn by our Clontarf and Deadly Sista Girlz academies. Our student population come from a variety of cultural backgrounds, with the largest groups being Aboriginal (35%) and Filipino (10%). Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the principal to discuss the unique context of our school and the Big Picture Learning design before submitting your application. Information about the Big Picture Learning design can be found at www.bigpicture.org.au, and applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the principal for further details on the design and the school before applying.
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 Jones, Principal, on (08) 9251 8333 or emailing stephen.jones@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 four (4) 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/DP9284313
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, 15 November 2024