This is a 15 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Donnybrook District High School (DHS) is a combined rural school (Kindergarten - Year 10), situated on two sites that lie 1.5 kms apart. The Junior Campus on Mead Street caters for Kindergarten to Year 6, while the Senior Campus at Bentley Street caters for Year 7 to Year 10.
Donnybrook is located in the Warren Blackwood region and boasts a highly central location, being only half an hour from the city life and beautiful beaches of Bunbury. The town is also a leisurely one-hour drive from the tranquil waters of Geographe Bay and the famous Margaret River Wine Region.
Donnybrook DHS is a learning community, where student needs are placed at the forefront of every decision made. Our commitment to making a difference through a high quality education with a strong focus on supporting student wellbeing, ensures the school is highly respected within the Donnybrook community.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.donnybrook.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Donnybrook DHS is seeking a highly motivated and committed Primary Deputy Principal to join their leadership team. In collaboration with the Principal, the Deputy Principal provides an important layer of educational leadership at the Junior Campus.
The successful applicant should ideally bring a solid and effective teaching and learning background, reflective of the Department of Education’s Teaching for Impact and Donnybrook District High School’s Agreed Approach. This professional knowledge and practice will be utilised to support our curriculum leaders lead Literacy and Numeracy from Kindergarten - Year 6, whilst also enhancing the effectiveness of our Professional Learning Community. A key element of this role will involve observing and coaching staff and the provision of meaningful feedback that supports the staff to address the school’s priority areas.
Additionally, you will be responsible for leading the implementation of the school’s Case Management Model - designed to provide comprehensive support through clearly aligned strategies and interventions to support our students at educational risk.
Donnybrook District High School has a focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), recognising the genuine need to ensure our students have a strong sense of belonging and purpose. The Deputy Principal will play a key role in supporting the Principal implement the school’s comprehensive SEL Plan. Our schoolwide approach incorporates explicit SEL instruction, youth agency and voice, supportive learning environments, positive behaviour management, integrated support, partnerships and systems for continuous improvement.
The position is well suited to an agile leader who can perform at a high level in both operational and leadership spaces. They should be actively committed to supporting the school’s improvement strategies as outlined in the 2023-27 Business Plan, Your Child: Our Focus.
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:
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 500 see info below
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
- free relocation
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Donnybrook DHS in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 500 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
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?
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 James Milne, Principal, on (08) 9732 4400 or 0417 104 700 or email james.milne@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact James Milne on 0417 104 700.
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 three (3) 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/DP943768
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 Friday, 14 February 2025
