This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025.
Cyril Jackson Senior Campus (SC) provides students with an alternative approach to Year 11 and 12 schooling. It is one of two senior campuses in Western Australia that offer secondary education to students beyond the compulsory age of 18 years. Students attending include school-aged young people working towards their Western Australian Certificate of Education, 18- and 19-year-old repeaters and adult students, returning to education to gain tertiary entrance qualifications, to follow an interest or to gain a skill-based qualification. There are also students enrolled in the Intensive English Centre, a Department of Education endorsed program for English language development. These students add a strong multicultural feel to the school.
We pride ourselves on our mature learning environment, our ability to accommodate difference and our commitment to providing a flexible model of curriculum delivery.
Cyril Jackson SC staff work hard to support the educational progress of our students whilst also ensuring that their health and well-being needs are met by delivering a balanced program to suit the needs of the individual student. A flexible timetable structure permits students to work part-time whilst studying and we also offer online learning through our iLearn Flexible Learning mode, to support students who may work full-time and are unable to attend daytime classes.
We are a unique school offering a range of courses for students of all ages and for some, a second chance. Our focus is on students achieving success. The Vision of Cyril Jackson SC is to deliver relevant and worthwhile learning experiences that foster hope, encourage perseverance and meet the aspirations of students. Respect and inclusivity are valued as are opportunity, achievement and resilience. As a school, “CJ Changes Lives”.
Find out more about our school by visiting cyriljackson.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As Deputy Principal, you will play a key role in providing educational leadership and management and shaping a positive school culture. The deputy supports the principal in leading staff to enhance student outcomes and ensuring student readiness to learn.
Teachers appointed to Cyril Jackson SC are expected to apply the principles of the School Pedagogical Framework in their work. Details outlining the Framework can be found in the attached document. The Deputy Principal will be expected to support the framework and assist staff implement.
As the only mainstream Deputy Principal at the school, the deputy is the key enabler to the successful delivery of school operations. Critical responsibilities include management of the school’s timetable where flexibility is an important factor, liaison with SCSA and SIDE, supervising Student Services and aspects of staff administration. Applicants are expected to be able to address capacity in these domains as part of their written statement.
As a senior member of staff, the position promotes the school in the community and leads student recruitment and enrolment processes. The care and wellbeing of students is a critical feature of the role.
As a member of the school’s executive team, the deputy contributes to the overview of school operations, future planning and the strategic direction of Cyril Jackson SC. There is an expectation of close liaison with the Deputy Principal responsible for the IEC to ensure effective resource allocation and the transition of students into the mainstream component of the school.
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 Milton Butcher, Principal, on (08) 9413 4700, or email Milton.Butcher@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 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/DP957506
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, 31 March 2025
