This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Freshwater Bay Primary School (PS) are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Deputy Principal to join their friendly team. This position is 0.6 but we are open to negotiating an additional teaching role up to 0.4 should the successful applicant be interested.
Freshwater Bay PS is situated centrally in the suburb of Claremont at the mid-point of road and rail links between Perth and Fremantle. It caters for students from Pre-Primary through to Year 6. The stability of student and staff numbers contributes to the successful implementation of long-term strategies. Freshwater Bay PS offers specialist programs in Science, Music, Art, Physical Education and French. The children can access an Instrumental Music Program from Years 3 to 6. Freshwater Bay PS is a family and community-oriented school with a tradition of providing a quality education to families in the Claremont.
Our commitment to continuous improvement and our focus on nurturing a growth mindset across all areas of school life is evident in all parts of our daily life. Our innovative teams provide a wide range of teaching and learning opportunities. Teachers work together to ensure that learning is personalised to meet the needs of all students. Teachers encourage students to become responsible for their learning, providing regular feedback and opportunities for independent decision making.
Find out more about our school by visiting Freshwater Bay Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally be knowledgeable in managing and coaching staff in curriculum improvement in collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team. The Deputy Principal should provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision and establishing strong relationships with students, staff, and the community. Working collaboratively to manage student behaviour and assist with student wellbeing based on a positive, educative, and restorative mindset is highly desirable.
The successful applicant will ideally have outstanding communication and organisational skills; resilience and the proven ability to lead staff in effective change management. They should also have experience in embedding whole-school approaches, managing and leading curriculum improvement. The ideal candidate should develop and implement strategies as outlined in the school improvement plan and assist in the development of evidence-based whole school curriculum plans and processes. We are seeking a Deputy Principal with a good understanding of data informed planning, teaching, and assessing and the ability to extend highly capable learners. An ability to autonomously lead school wide operational projects and processes would also be highly regarded.
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 Asher Dragun, Principal on (08) 6458 7000 or emailing Asher.Dragun@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/DP926764
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
