Advertised Vacancy Number: PR949974
This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
About the Role
Wananami Remote Community School (RCS) in 2023, was the winner of the Department of Education, Culturally Responsive Award. The school continues to provide a culturally responsive learning environment, embedded in Ngarinyin Culture for all students.
The successful applicant will be responsible for maintaining the positive school culture that promotes positive relationships between students, staff and parents and the wider community through a strong school community partnership, with high expectations, mutual respect and shared belief that all students can and will achieve success at Wananami RCS.
The principal must have a commitment to continuous school improvement and lead the implementation of targeted teaching as well as the Two-Way Science Initiative, Early Years Initiative. They will also be required to be actively involved in the West Kimberley Network of Schools and associated priorities with these schools, as well as sustaining a partnership with external agencies, and services that support the community to benefit school programs.
All principals are responsible for being innovative and creative in the establishment of systems and structures to foster students achievement as well as support whole school health and wellbeing programs.
About Wananami Remote Community School
Wananami Remote Community School is located on Mount Barnett Station, 300 kms form Derby on the Gibb River Road.
Find out more about Wananami Remote Community School by visiting Schools Online.
For Further Job Related Information
Full details of the role, including selection criteria and eligibility and training requirements, are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more specific information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Paul Bridge, Director of Education, on 08 9192 0800 or Paul.Bridge@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.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form that includes details of 2 work related referees (one being your current line manager), and attach the following:
- A 4 page statement addressing the selection criteria (found in the attached JDF), in context of the role and business needs of the school;
- A CV of up to 5 pages that includes your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact us for assistance on 08 9264 8317.
Subsequent Appointments
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 27 February 2025.
