This is a 9 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
With a rental crisis and rising cost of living, moving to the country has never been more attractive, with guaranteed highly-subsidised homes available and substantial cash benefits to complement the lifestyle of Kalgoorlie, we look forward to your application for the Student Services Deputy Principal position.
Kalgoorlie-Boulder CHS was opened in 2006 and proudly offers secondary courses from Year 7 to 10. The school prides itself on an enrolment of over 900 students from a diverse range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, who all contribute to a vibrant and collaborative school culture.
The school's committed student services team ensure excellent pastoral care and monitoring of students, with a dedicated year coordinator and student support officer working closely with each year group. Dynamic teaching staff offer engaging delivery of both main curriculum areas and a diverse range of subjects and programs catering for students with a variety of interests and needs.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.kalgoorlie-boulderchs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
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The Role
The Deputy Principal - Student Services, leads a team responsible for the social/emotional wellbeing of our students. The role oversees a comprehensive Student Services team consisting of, but not limited to, Student Services Managers, Year Coordinators, Attendance Officers, School Psychologists, Chaplain and Student Support Officers. The successful applicant will preferably have knowledge of the Positive Behaviour in Schools framework and a growth mind-set should be evident in their dealings with students, parents, and staff. Positive public relations skills are integral, as the role includes liaising with parents, staff across the school and external agencies. Adopting and facilitating inclusive practices and building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role. The successful applicant will work with a commitment to whole school approaches and initiatives and have a strong evidence-based approach.
The successful applicant will ideally undertake the following activities:
- Oversight and monitoring of the wellbeing of all students enrolled at the school including attendance follow up.
- Provision of support and advice to students, parent/caregivers and staff in relation to Academic, Behavioural, Attendance, Social, and Emotional wellbeing.
- Oversight of the schools Good Standing policy
- Direct management of Complex Cases, including attendance at regional meetings and management of intervention programs
- Line Management of the Student Services Managers, some Program Coordinators and assigned Heads of Learning Area
- Management of individual student behaviour and progress through restorative practice, case management and mediation.
- Develop and coordinate opportunities for student leadership within the school.
- Providing a link between the various services within the Student Services area i.e. School Psychologist, Chaplain, Nurse.
- Collection, analysis and dissemination of data and information relevant to the pastoral care of all students.
- Other duties as required by the Principal
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year
- District allowance of $2 354 a year
- Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5 000 see info below
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
- Annual travel allowance
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School in 2025 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5 000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
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 Jeremy Bruse, Principal on (08) 9092 0300 or emailing jeremy.bruse@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 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/DP959998
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 Wednesday, 2 April 2025
