We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy 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.
The School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement (SSEN:BE) provides educational support and services with schools, for students with extreme, complex, and challenging behaviours across a K-12 context. SSEN:BE is part of the network of specialist schools that operates under Statewide Services (SWS). We are one of 7 Specialist Schools forming part of the Service Delivery pillar.
We are a collaborative partner in our Specialist School Network with:
- SSEN: Disability
- SSEN: Sensory
- SSEN: Medical and Mental Health
- SALS School of Alternative Learning Settings
- IMSS Instrumental Music School Services
- SIDE School of Isolated and Distance Education
SSEN:BE staff provide individualised support for schools and young people that can take the form of, consultative, direct, indirect and or professional learning support (including Classroom Management Strategies and WA Positive Behaviour in Schools) as befits the needs of the school or student referred to our service. SSEN:BE is a statewide school with capacity to provide the various support across all education regions for public schools K-12 through a diverse range of professional and allied professional roles.
Find out more about our school by visiting ssenbe.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally collaborate as an effective member of the School Executive team, to lead the culture of the school, where high support and high accountability is a feature of everyday service and professional interaction across our range of diverse sites. The role will require suitable applicants to possess current, evidence-based knowledge of best practice in leading teams, inspiring others in the workplace and achieving measurable results that benefits the various stakeholders who use our service.
Suitable applicants will be able to display previous experience, leading teams to innovatively solve complex problems, often in challenging circumstances. An ability to lead staff through a considered change management approach while adhering to policy compliance in an environment of consistent, constructive staff feedback on practice is essential.
Suitable applicants will ideally display an exceptional understanding of Department of Education policies and trends relating to behaviour and engagement. Outstanding skills and experience in applying evidence-based pedagogy and a clear understanding of how a Multi Tier System Support framework operates in a school support and school functioning capacity as related to our services.
Demonstrating culturally responsive practice is an expectation of the role along with the ability to develop these skills in colleagues both within and beyond the school for successful removal of barriers to success for Aboriginal students and families.
Our Deputy Principals are based at Padbury as part of Statewide Services. The role involves travel and may include overnight stays throughout WA. Suitable applicant also needs to hold and maintain a current WA - C class drivers’ licence.
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 Steve Beaton, Principal on (08) 9402 6200 or Steve.Beaton@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 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 and change management 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 high level innovative 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/DP944551
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 24 February 2025
