This is a 12 month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension
Beaconsfield Primary School was established in 1890 and our rich history and traditions are firmly embedded in the culture of the school community. We actively embrace our core values of being a Considerate, Courageous Community. Every student in our school knows that they are vitally important.
Our teachers are dedicated and highly motivated, forming close working partnerships with parents to provide a collaborative learning environment. Our school psychologist, learning support coordinator and instructional leaders provide pastoral and academic support to students, teachers and families. Selected Years 5 and 6 students participate in the Primary Extension and Challenge (PEAC) program offered through the region. Students with a demonstrated aptitude in instrumental music take part in the Instrumental Music School Services (IMSS) program at our local intake high school, Fremantle College.
Our school includes an offsite Rottnest Island Campus located 19 kilometres off the coast of Fremantle. The campus is run as one class with students from Kindergarten to Year 6 and caters to students who have families that live and work on the island. Students regularly travel across to Beaconsfield Primary School to participate in incursions, sports carnivals, assemblies, and other special events.
Our Intensive English Centre (IEC) classrooms are integrated throughout the school. Students enrolled in the IEC come from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds and are supported to access the Western Australian Curriculum through explicit teaching of Standard Australian English. Students arrive by bus from suburbs throughout the South Metropolitan Region. Some have experienced limited formal schooling and will stay for up to two years. Others will stay for shorter periods as they develop English language and cultural understandings before returning to their local schools. IEC students are highly valued and contribute significantly to enriching our school community.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.beaconsfieldps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As the Deputy Principal of the Beaconsfield IEC, you will be responsible for the management and strategic direction of the program. The successful applicant should be innovative and continue to evolve the program to meet the needs of the students, families, and the wider school community. You will line manage all the IEC staff, and report directly to the principal of the school.
Due to the nature of the role, and our school, extremely high levels of communication skills and positive people management are required, along with the ability to work with families from significantly diverse backgrounds to meet the educational needs of students. The successful applicant will ideally possess experience in, and an understanding of the operational requirements of an IEC. While school leadership experience is not required, it would be 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 Anthony Edwards, Principal, on (08) 9432 1000 or emailing Anthony.Edwards2@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 two (2) 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/DP929799
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 Monday, 11 November 2024
