Yale Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of highly capable and motivated Associate Principals for permanent and fixed-term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
We are committed to providing high-quality learning opportunities for our diverse student population, which includes a high proportion of Aboriginal students and students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Guided by our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) motto, ‘Be the Best You Can Be’, we aim to nurture students to become responsible, respectful, and caring citizens of the future.
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The Role
In collaboration with the Principal, Associate Principals provide educational leadership within the school and the wider community. This includes supporting and developing staff to achieve whole-school initiatives and Business Plan targets. Key responsibilities involve coaching and mentoring staff to enhance instructional practices, overseeing the delivery of whole-school teaching and learning programs, and using data analysis to drive evidence-based decision-making. Additionally, they lead positive behaviour management strategies and provide case management support for students with needs in areas such as behaviour, attendance, and learning diversity.
Suitable applicants will ideally display expertise in implementing a whole-school PBS framework, including experience with Positive Handling strategies to support students with complex needs. Working with families of children requiring Tier 3 PBS interventions is a key aspect of this role. Applicants should also be familiar with unique engagement strategies, such as supported play through sport programs, and those with experience in teaching PE are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants should be outstanding instructional leaders with a proven ability to lead the school’s Professional Learning Community (PLC) approach. Formal training in Talk for Writing (TfW) and experience in leading whole-school writing programs are highly desirable. Digital Technologies and STEAM are important curriculum focus at Yale PS, and it is desirable that applicants have experience leading whole-school approaches in these areas. Applicants should also demonstrate an ability to support staff in enhancing data literacy and leveraging networked support platforms to improve teaching and learning outcomes through a PLC approach.
The ability to establish genuine, positive, and caring relationships with students is important. Applicants should have knowledge, understanding, and experience in leading Social-Emotional Learning initiatives, as well as in supporting Students at Educational Risk (SAER) and Special Education Needs (SEN). Leadership experience with a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) approach is desirable. Additionally, suitable applicants should display cultural responsiveness and a commitment to celebrating and respecting diversity, fostering an inclusive and welcoming school environment for all.
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 Jason Shapcott, Principal, on (08) 9232 3500 or emailing Jason.Shapcott@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 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: IPS/DP934178
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 December 2024
