This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
South Thornlie Primary School (PS) was first opened in 1976 and has since grown into a vibrant and diverse school with strong community links. South Thornlie Primary School became an Independent Public School in Term 3 2020. We are seeking to employ an energetic, highly committed and dedicated Deputy Principal with strong research-based current curriculum knowledge, outstanding leadership and interpersonal skills.
At South Thornlie PS we are focused on creating an environment that enables students to reach their full potential. The staff are committed, hard working and willing to go above and beyond for each other and for the students. We all share ownership, accountability and responsibility to the school community and the progress of our students.
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The Role
Strong curriculum leadership and experience of implementing school improvement and change management processes is highly important. The Deputy works collaboratively as part of a cohesive, team oriented and solutions focused Administration Team. The successful applicant should be committed to a consultative model of leadership and have a focus on building and supporting distributed leadership across the school.
Ideally, the Deputy Principal needs to be highly organised and motivated. They also should have a displayed capacity to establish and sustain effective collaborative approaches in leading whole school improvement, instructional practice and curriculum development with a strong focus on English, Maths, Technology and Early Childhood. They will ideally also deliver professional learning and should display high levels of teaching proficiency for modelling teaching strategies in these areas. The Deputy will ideally have a commitment to continual improvement evidenced with explicit, measured outcomes and effective data analysis which results in a cohesive, connected approach to curriculum and pedagogical development across the school. They will ideally lead staff across the school to achieve the whole school initiatives and Business Plan targets.
At South Thornlie PS we value the whole child. We believe in the importance of addressing both the academic needs and social emotional well being of our students and in working in partnership with parents and our wider community. In addition to curriculum leadership it would be beneficial to also have skills and leadership experience in the areas of student services, EALD and leading the implementation of the Aboriginal Cross Cultural Standards Framework.
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).
We are holding an information session about our school and what the job entails on Wednesday, 6 November and Friday, 8 November at 3:15- 4:00pm.
If you are interested in attending please email Megan Barnett, megan.barnett@education.wa.edu.au. If you have any questions that you would like to have addressed as part of this information session please also email these prior to the information session.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Megan Barnett, Principal on (08) 9232 3600 or emailing megan.barnett@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 four (4) 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/DP932065
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
