This is a 9-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency.
Parkwood Primary School (PS) opened in 1975 and is at the eastern end of the Fremantle-Peel Education District. The school sits adjacent to Lynwood Senior High School. Our students enjoy quality facilities, equipment, and resources to enhance their learning experiences.
Parkwood PS follows a whole school explicit teaching pedagogical framework with high impact teaching to support student success in literacy, numeracy and other curriculum areas. Along side this, the school has embedded the Berry Street Education Model to create a safe and supportive learning environment fostering resilience, engagement and well-being.
Find out more about our school by visiting Parkwood PrimarySchool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As a Deputy Principal at our school, you would be an excellent educator, who possesses the ability to collaborate with, and coach our teachers to achieve outstanding student results. The successful applicant should be a team player, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to be able to engage with individuals at all levels. Knowledge of Explicit Instruction Pedagogy will be highly regarded.
Parkwood PS has three Deputy Principals who along with the Principal share responsibilities which are regularly rotated within the leadership team. The successful applicant will be able to work with the Principal and other deputies to progress the whole school vision. Integrated into our school is an Intensive English Centre which provides a supportive environment for students new to Australia from non-English speaking backgrounds to develop their skills in Standard Australian English. The three Deputies work collaboratively to support families and students enrolling in the Intensive English Centre. Experience working with children from an English as Additional Language Dialect (EALD) is desirable but not essential.
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 Craig Skinner, Principal on (08) 9235 1400 or email craig.skinner@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 three (3) 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/DP954545
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 Monday, 24 March 2025
