We are seeking to establish a pool of Associate Principals for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
At Yanchep Beach Primary School (PS), we believe that strong moral values, high care, and respect for all are fundamental to creating a supportive and inclusive school environment. First and foremost, you should be a good person who builds and maintains effective relationships across the school setting and wider community. We are looking for an instructional leader who holds themselves accountable to high expectations, demonstrates a deep commitment to improving student outcomes, inspires excellence in others, and fosters strong relationships to enhance our school culture.
Since opening in 2014, Yanchep Beach PS has experienced rapid growth. Our leadership team operates collaboratively within a distributed leadership model, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement
Find out more about our school by visiting https://www.ybps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking Associate Principals to join our team who are committed to making a difference and are ready to build upon their proven skills and abilities and take them to the next level. Suitable applicants should be motivated, practical, hard-working, innovative, resilient and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. They should have strengths in understanding and leading evidence-based, high impact instruction in literacy and numeracy. The leadership qualities and skills to build staff capacity and cultivate distributed leadership within a culture of high expectations is highly sought and proven experience would be advantageous. Suitable applicants should also have efficient, effective work habits and strong attention to detail.
Associate Principals work closely with the principal and members of the Executive Team to provide educational leadership in the school and the community. A significant responsibility of the Associate Principal role is to embed and maintain aspects of the school culture that promote positive relationships between students and staff, and engaging parents, caregivers and the wider community in the educational work of the school.
Ideally, successful applicants will have a strong understanding of and practical experience in applying restorative approaches to Positive Behaviour Support (PBS). Familiarity with the Berry Street Education Model is desirable, as it aligns with our commitment to fostering a trauma-informed, relationship-based environment that supports both student wellbeing and learning. Applicants with strong skills in managing student behaviour while supporting Teachers and Education Assistants in implementing effective strategies are highly regarded. Experience in leading Students At Educational Risk (SAER) is desirable.
Applicants should demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of contemporary curriculum and pedagogy, across a K-6 setting. The ideal candidates will be an instructional leader who can enhance staff capacity by modelling effective teaching practices and implementing high-quality, research-based learning programs. A deep understanding of differentiated instruction and strategies for supporting students at risk is essential. Applicants will have a proven track record of improving student outcomes and providing effective support to staff in implementing best practices.
The successful applicants should lead professional learning communities focused on student learning, data-driven practices, and professional collaboration. They should also play a pivotal role in whole-school programs. Ideally, applicants will have a strong understanding of the following: (PBS), Talk for Writing, Sounds Write, play-based learning, explicit instruction, effective data analysis skills, conceptual mathematics and Instruction, and Classroom Management Strategies.
A thorough understanding of the West Australian Curriculum, Quality Teaching Strategies (QTS) and contemporary teaching methodologies is crucial. The successful applicants should work closely with the administration team to build staff capacity, foster leadership development, and improve student achievement across the school. Line management across the K-6 setting will be determined based on individual strengths and the unique contributions you bring to the Yanchep Beach PS community. This will be discussed and negotiated with the executive team.
The ability to establish genuine, positive and caring relationships with our students and families is paramount. Knowledge and understanding of Classroom Management Strategies, Social and Emotional Learning and supporting students at educational risk are desirable to provide strong pastoral care that supports the health and wellbeing of all our students.
At Yanchep Beach PS, every child will gain the skills and attributes to achieve their life aspirations in an environment where they feel a strong sense of connection and belonging. Our school will work in close partnership with its community to strive for excellence, where outcomes for students guide all decision making in a culture of high expectations, driven by a cohesive and highly skilled team of educators.
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 Andrew Crosby, Principal, on 9562 8250 or Andrew.crosby@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 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/DP957316
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 21 March 2025.
