This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Mullaloo Beach Primary School (PS) became an Independent Public School (IPS) at the start of the 2013 school year. Located in the Perth coastal suburb of Mullaloo, Mullaloo Beach PS is nestled in a tranquil environment just 300m from the beach. The school is located within a nature reserve and adjoins extensive playing fields. Large trees and grassed areas surround the school creating an open and natural ambience to greet visitors to the school.
Find out more about our school by visiting mullaloobeachps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant should support the principal to lead a school environment that excels in the way it cares for its students, and their families, developing positive relationships and partnerships with students, staff and the broader school community. You will ideally possess excellent interpersonal acumen and be an innovative and strategic thinker.
The successful applicant is expected to promote, model and maintain high expectations and, in collaboration with the principal, should lead evidence based whole school approaches in teaching, learning and instruction, as well as student services, for all students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Importantly, you should lead and support others to create the conditions to continually enhance the quality of teaching and learning, resulting in improved student outcomes.
The successful applicant should work closely with the leadership team to support a clearly articulated strategic direction that is informed by data analysis, is evidence based, and is focused on continually improving students’ academic, social, and emotional progress. You should effectively support explicit teaching and curriculum and should support and lead a clearly defined lesson design across all phases of learning, ensuring effective student engagement.
The ability to establish genuine, positive and caring relationships with our students is paramount. Knowledge, understanding and experience in leading Instructional Strategies, Social-Emotional Learning, support of Students at Educational Risk (SAER), Special Education Needs (SEN) planning and coaching, mentoring and working as part of a professional learning community is advantegous. The successful applicant should be culturally responsive and respect and celebrate diversity.
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 Anthony Greco, Principal on (08) 6206 3150 or Anthony.Greco@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 five (5) 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/DP913394
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, 25 November 2024
