This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
At South Ballajura Primary School (PS), our students are at the heart of everything we do. We know that primary education only takes 8 years, but lasts a lifetime. Together, we all strive to:
- make a difference in the lives of all students;
- commit to reducing the gap between high and low achievers within our school;
- transform the working and learning conditions of our teachers so that growth, commitment, engagement, and the constant spawning of leadership is being fostered.
Our students come from diverse cultural backgrounds; with the majority of students having a language background other than English. We also co-share our site with the South Ballajura Education Support Centre and are committed to continuing to strengthen our partnership as South Ballajura Schools now and into the future.
Find out more about our school by visiting southballajuraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
South Ballajura PS is seeking to appoint a high-quality Deputy Principal to be part of a new, enthusiastic leadership team to drive school improvement in a collaborative learning environment. The successful applicant will ideally bring with them a wealth of experience and knowledge of evidence-based, data driven practices in developing and delivering the school’s strategic direction.
The successful applicant will ideally have a deep understanding of change management processes and should be able to build connectedness between year level and phases of learning teams when developing, implementing, and embedding consistent whole school practices. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are important to lead and manage staff in the following key school initiatives:
- Leading high impact, explicit teaching practice;
- Data analysis of system and school assessments, including case management of targeted students;
- Classroom observations including coaching and mentoring;
- Oversee complex cases and interventions for Students at Educational Risk (SAER) varying from imputed to moderate disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) students and students requiring learning support or adjustments.
- Liaising with inter-agencies and allied health, and managing student disability resourcing.
The school is participating in the Fogarty EDvance school improvement program from 2025 and the Deputy Principal will take a key leadership role in this and support classroom teachers in implementing an explicit instructional teaching model and low variance whole school programs. The understanding and ability to mentor staff through Teach Well is desirable as well as a high level of knowledge with regard to the Western Australian Curriculum and understanding of Abilities Based Learning Education, Western Australia (ABLEWA) in order to link learning across the curriculum areas and the cross curricular priorities.
At South Ballajura PS we strive to deliver evidenced based, high quality teaching practices that ensure that every student, every day can succeed. We believe that building staff capacity and being a part of a high performing team is the foundation of school improvement.
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 Merwan Kassem, Principal on (08) 9207 0100 or merwan.kassem@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 three (3) 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: SS/DP929018
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
