This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Greenwood Primary School, (previously Allenswood and East Greenwood Primary Schools) is located in the northern suburbs of Perth. Our school consists of three, purpose-built early childhood rooms and twelve classrooms divided between three teaching blocks and two demountables. There is a library/resource building which includes a computer laboratory and an additional block containing an undercover area, music room, and an art/science room. Specialist programs are provided in the areas of physical education, digital technology, music, language (Bahasa Indonesian), and science.
Each member of our widely experienced staff is committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment for our students. We are supported by a school psychologist and chaplain who promote health and wellbeing within a positive school culture.
Find out more about our school by visiting Greenwood Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally be responsible for fostering a safe, purposeful, and inclusive learning environment and have the capacity to develop collaborative and respectful relationships with and between staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders. The Associate Principal role is a full-time administration role, primarily responsible for Student Services and Operations Management throughout the school.
Joining our team, you should be a relational leader who ideally has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and who is committed to achieving optimal outcomes for all students. These skills will see you negotiate effectively while building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders, as we continue to grow our school into the future. As an educational leader at our school, you will preferably promote the school’s vision, and values in our school community.
Overseeing school operations, the Associate Principal is instrumental in ensuring the effective operation of the school. This includes the delivery of the School Business Plan through decision-making, policy development, and the establishment of systems that align with the school's overarching objectives. The Associate Principal also plays a vital role in the daily management of staff, student well-being and overseeing timetabling responsibilities.
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 Dean Gill, Principal on (08) 9352 2750 or emailing Dean.Gill@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement of no more than 4 pages 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/DP926782
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
