This is a permanent part-time 0.2 (FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Kingsley Primary School (PS) is situated in the suburb of Armadale, nestled in a beautiful setting of natural bush land. The school is engaged in a process of continual improvement to build on its perceived strengths.
Find out more about our school by visiting kingsleyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Kingsley PS is seeking a highly motivated Deputy Principal to join the team. The ideal applicant should be high-performing and possess attributes that are associated with effective leadership: openness for learning, trustworthiness, resilience, interpersonal acumen, self-awareness, and drive to excel. Working in a small, fast-paced, and dynamic environment, you should be reflective, solutions-focussed, have well-developed emotional intelligence, initiative and will work collaboratively and independently to ensure their portfolio is maintained to a high standard.
You will ideally possess highly developed knowledge of the Teaching for Impact document & Teach Well practices, as well as current research and evidence-based practice to lead instructional practice across the school, particularly in Literacy and Numeracy. Previous coaching experience using Jim Knight’s The Impact Cycle would be favourable.
You should be a good listener and possess excellent communication skills enabling you to effectively develop and collaborate with others to sustain professional teams that use evidence and data to inform decision making. You will ideally have a strong emphasis on building networks, professional learning for themselves and for others, and have mentoring and coaching experience to foster and develop teaching and leadership capacity.
You should exhibit the capability and commitment required to develop, maintain, and sustain conditions for whole school improvement, including leading and managing effective change and innovation to ensure the vision and strategic plan are put into action across the school. You will ideally have the ability to effectively manage staff, physical and financial resources.
You will ideally be responsive, warm and prioritise being visible to the students, staff, and our community. You should understand that everything you do as a leader matters and should have the determination to lead in a thriving school environment whereby staff feel valued, supported, are encouraged to work to their strengths, and provided with opportunities to excel.
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 Sam Goodlad, Principal on 9234 3800 or sam.goodlad@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 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: SS/SA937767
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, 28 November 2024
