This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Wandina Primary School (PS) is fostering an environment that encourages community participation while providing a nurturing and tranquil atmosphere. Our emphasis on student learning and overall health and wellbeing is designed to help students cultivate effective social skills that align with our school-wide behaviours and core values. Our school rules are: Be our Best, Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible.
In our classrooms, effective teaching is demonstrated through the use of instructional strategies that promote strong achievements in Literacy and Numeracy, as well as effective classroom management that develops positive relationships between staff and students. We also offer specialized programs in Physical Education, The Arts (including Visual Arts and Music), Science and Indonesian for our students.
Find out more about our school by visiting Wandina Primary School or Schools Online
The Role
Wandina PS is looking for a Deputy Principal to join their friendly team.
The successful applicant should ideally have outstanding communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, and be committed to achieving the best outcomes to “Empower every student, every day”. You will ideally have strong experience leading teacher quality, using evidence informed practices to improve learning outcomes for all students, and be able to work through complex situations individually as well as in a team environment.
Successful experience in leading school improvement is desirable, to support the school’s current improvement agenda which is reflected in the Business Plan 2023 – 2025. The successful applicant will ideally possess a deep knowledge of curriculum, Explicit Instruction, and experience in providing support to staff in High Impact Teaching approaches from K - 6. The ability to think and respond strategically and identify innovative and practical solutions to challenges and opportunities is highly regarded.
You will also be required to lead the development and review of Operational Plans to create and drive strategic direction, assist with the analysis of whole school data to support planning, and to lead with a emphasis on improving student outcomes. The successful applicant will ideally be committed to working in professional learning teams, where there is a focus on collaboration, learning based on student needs and continual, rigorous school self-assessment and improvement cycles.
We require a pedagogical leader who will ideally be able to provide educational leadership across all areas of the school and the community, by developing and promoting the school vision, values, and priorities as well as encouraging staff, students, families, community, and others to share ownership of the school’s vision and goals.
Wandina PS’s motto 'Inspiring Excellence Together' supports the positive, caring, and safe learning environment we provide for our students, where we work collaboratively to ensure student achievement and wellbeing comes first..
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Michael Ostaszewskyj, Principal on (08) 99681150 or michael.ostaszewskyj@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:
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- A 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/DP932909
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 Wednesday, 27 November 2024
