We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principal 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.
Karrinyup Primary School (PS) has a current student enrolment from Kindergarten to Year 6 of 560. It is located just 15 minutes from the CBD and situated in close proximity to the largest shopping centre in Perth, as well as Trigg and Scarborough Beaches. The school grounds feature large amounts of well shaded areas and well maintained water-wise native Australian garden beds, which all combine to provide a pleasant outlook and recreational space for not only students, but the community as a whole. The grounds include multi-purpose hard courts, two ovals and specialised playgrounds including a Nature Play area funded by the community.
Find out more about our school by visiting karrinyupps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The suitable applicant will ideally establish, monitor, analyse and respond to data sources in order to lead targeted programs that address student needs. You should ideally utilise a whole school approach to leadership and work in collaboration with various in-school teams. The ability to continue the implementation of Special Educational Needs (SEN), reporting of Students At Educational Risk (SAER) and providing professional development and support to staff is key to this role. Our staff and leadership team work collaboratively together and with our parents and community members to continually develop and promote the school vision and implement new initiatives, to prepare students to become resilient, creative and independent life-long learners.
At Karrinyup PS you should ideally be able to give feedback to staff on their performance and support them to continually strive for excellence. In addition to this, the successful applicant should ideally have strong curriculum knowledge, with a strong focus on English, Maths, Technology and the ability to guide curriculum and pedagogical improvement. The school seeks to improve the educational outcomes of children aligning to the school’s Business Plan. You should ideally work to achieve the school’s vision, targets and milestones.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to achieve successful outcomes, across all layers of a school community are seen as highly desirable attributes. It would be highly desirable for the successful applicant to have strong organisational skills and recent experience with student services operations and effective behaviour management.
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 Steven Noble, Principal on (08) 9422 2050 or steven.noble@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Steven Noble on 0468 747 444
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 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/DP948438
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 6 February 2025.
