This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Oberthur Primary School (PS), an Independent Public School, is in a quiet area of Bull Creek and has a traditionally strong community involvement. The school population of 650 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, has a mix of cultural backgrounds and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) is a feature, particularly in the early years. The school is set in attractive surroundings with many trees, shade, and well- maintained gardens.
As well as an academic focus, Oberthur PS has an historically strong and established Languages program with a Chinese Immersion (bi-lingual). Program commencing in Pre-primary and fully implemented up to Year Six. In addition to Chinese (Mandarin) as our language’s context, aspects of Maths, Science and Visual Arts are delivered in Mandarin.
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The Role
Are you a highly effective and enthusiastic leader looking to join a dynamic and distinctive Independent Public School with a collaborative and innovative executive team?
Oberthur PS is searching for an inspiring and passionate Associate Principal who displays exemplary knowledge and experience to contribute to the further refinement of the school’s culture of high performance and high care through our school vision of every student, every classroom, every day, inspiring futures.
The Associate Principal collaborates with the Principal and other members of the Executive Team to provide educational leadership across the school community, promote the school vision and assist in the facilitation of workforce effectiveness.
The successful applicant will ideally be a dynamic and highly visible leader with strong interpersonal skills who demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to mentor, develop and lead staff; support students; interact with the community; and contribute to the continuing and outstanding positive school ethos and atmosphere.
A key aspect of the role is to provide high level leadership in several areas of administrative responsibilities. The successful applicant should have an excellent understanding of curriculum and instructional leadership, in addition to experience in leading professional learning to further enhance the implementation of the WA Curriculum across the school in relevant areas. Experience in analysing data, developing plans, and leading aspects of school review will also be highly regarded. Knowledge and experience in using data to develop evidence-based intervention plans would also be considered.
Developed interpersonal skills and a collaborative team approach is important to ensure all staff members are valued contributors in the planning and review processes.
Experience in supporting, mentoring, coaching, and providing feedback to teachers is needed in maintaining and improving the whole school connected practices and instructional strategies.
In addition, there are operational responsibilities associated with this position, which ensure the safety, well-being, and outstanding achievement of the Oberthur School Community.
Staff participate in weekly meetings involving Collaborative Year Level Teams, phase meetings, curriculum development and professional learning opportunities.
Music and Physical Education are specialist areas. The school’s belief system is closely linked to the Principles of Teaching and Learning and Assessment. Pedagogy is strongly influenced by John Hattie’s ‘Visible Learning’, thinking skills, Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) Taxonomy and First Steps. Whole school practice includes a common lesson design structure, Literacy and Numeracy Blocks, explicit teaching, and moderating judgements through a collaborative focus on the Achievement Standards and content descriptions for each learning area.
Oberthur PS is strong in Digital Technology and has an established one-to-one MacBook and iPad program. All teaching staff are issued an iPad which assists in the facilitation of collaborative meetings, as well as supporting planning and implementation of the learning program, assessment, and communication.
The successful applicant should possess the ability to think and plan strategically and to identify innovative and practical solutions to problems and challenges.
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
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 Tim Bamber, Principal on (08) 9237 6700 or email Tim.Bamber@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 three (3) 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/DP930282
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
