This is a 9 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible permanency
Osborne Primary School is an Independent Public School situated close to Perth city, catering for a large percentage of students from diverse multicultural, socio-economic and language backgrounds. The whole school community work closely together to support the overall development and wellbeing of our students. We celebrate their individual strengths, qualities and abilities to ensure they achieve both academically and socially. Our students are well-behaved and demonstrate our school values of resilience, respect and responsibility.
Our caring, dedicated and experienced staff work collaboratively to plan and deliver the Western Australian Curriculum, and continually reflect on their performance to further develop their abilities and skills. They provide positive and inclusive experiences and opportunities that cater for students’ individual needs and abilities.
Our parent community are extremely supportive and play a vital role in contributing to the operations of the school. The School Board provides strong governance to the school to help meet the needs of students and community expectations.
Find out more about our school by visiting osborneps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
With Osborne Primary School embarking on an exciting improvement journey implementing their new Business Plan for 2025 – 2027, the school is seeking an experienced and motivated full-time (no teaching role) Deputy Principal to join their team.
To develop a culture of continual improvement and growth, knowledge and experience in leading curriculum and quality teaching would be highly regarded. Ideally, the applicant will utilise proven coaching and instructional leadership skills to engage in open and honest professional dialogue with others to set high expectations and ensure the delivery of consistent, collaborative practices in teaching and learning.
Being an integral member of the school community, the motivated individual should possess highly effective interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider school community. As Deputy Principal, you would ensure that every student can grow academically, socially and emotionally.
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 Ralmo Dias, Principal on (08) 9413 1700 or Ralmo.Dias@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 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/DP956842
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 Thursday, 27 March 2025
