This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Coastal Lakes College (CLC) is seeking a highly motivated, relationships-focussed and outcomes driven leader to join our collaborative and dynamic Executive Team. The successful applicant should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to build trust and respectful relationships with all members of the college community – students and their families, staff, local primary schools and the wider community.
After six years of sustained growth since opening in 2019, CLC is now a fully comprehensive Years 7 to 12 school that provides an outstanding educational experience for over 1200 students. At CLC we offer different programs and pathways to meet diverse student needs and to enact our college vision of ‘Success for all Students’. At CLC we are committed to the development of the whole-child through the provision of; Excellence in Teaching and Learning, High Quality Pastoral Care and a Positive & Inclusive college culture.
Now we are a fully developed Years 7-12 College our focus is moving from ‘establish and develop’ to ‘review and refine’ as we bed down our practices and processes and continue to drive a college-wide commitment to sustaining a culture of high care, high performance and ongoing improvement.
Find out more about our school by visiting coastallakescollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As Deputy Principal, you should work as part of a dynamic and collaborative Executive Team to provide strategic leadership in the College and the community by fostering and promoting the school’s vision, business plan and strategic priorities across the college. The successful applicant should work collaboratively with Heads of Learning Area to lead the implementation of high-quality teaching, curriculum and assessment that promotes student engagement and achievement.
It is highly desirable that the successful applicant have skills and experience in timetabling.
A working knowledge of RTP, SSO, course and pathway counselling, WACE & SCSA compliance, and Years 7-12 course, assessment and delivery requirements.
Responsibilities include collaborating with the administrative team to develop and promote the school's values and vision. You should utilise effective change management strategies for continuous improvement and assist in workforce effectiveness, while been able to lead positively and influence staff to enhance student outcomes.
In performing this role, you will possess the ability to set clear direction and purpose to staff, build team capacity and cohesion and promote quality learning experiences for all students across the College. The successful applicant should be reflective, committed to ongoing learning and improvement focussed.
To be considered for this leadership position you should be able work collaboratively with students, staff and parents to support student success based on a positive, educative and restorative mindset. The successful applicant should be an open, transparent and approachable leader, able to sustain productive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider College community, to enable the achievement of successful outcomes.
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 Kya Graves, Principal, on (08) 9583 2800 or Kya.Graves@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/DP930436
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 Tuesday, 19 November 2024
