This is a permanent, part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2025.
There is a possibility the FTE for this position may increase in the future.
Do you want to be part of building a school culture from the ground together with a growing northern suburbs community?
Do you believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed in an inclusive and highly engaging learning environment?
Are you a collaborative team player ready to work in a dynamic environment where we are collectively accountable for student success?
Eglinton Beach Primary School (PS) opened its doors to the community of Eglinton at the commencement of 2025. Our vision is to create an inclusive school where every child can succeed. The school is located 48 kilometres North of Perth in the growing suburb of Eglinton, close to the ocean, surrounded by rapidly developing housing estates with many young families. The school has state-of-the-art facilities with a purpose-built Early Childhood Education centre, two double story teaching blocks a dedicated Education Support facility, library and undercover area. Specialist teaching areas for Music/Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics are also included.
Attached to this advertisement are The Guiding Principles which lead how we work as a staff at Eglinton Beach PS, and we encourage you to refer to these when applying for the position.
Find out more about our school by visiting eglintonbeachps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking a committed, resilient and highly motivated Associate Principal to join our School Leadership Team. We are working to establish strong relationships across the entire school community including staff, parents, students and outside agencies. The development of a successful and caring professional learning community is a prime focus for the school and for the Leadership Team.
The successful applicant should ideally promote and maintain high expectations and lead Teaching, Learning and Assessment across K-6, with a focus on Early Childhood Education. We prefer you be collaborative and team focussed, working with the leadership team, teaching and support staff to establish and deliver programs and policies that progress student achievement in line with ‘Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day.’
The successful applicant will ideally bring knowledge and experience in leading and implementing contemporary curriculum and pedagogical practices to build teacher capacity, with experience in leading and supporting staff with the implementation of the Maths and Technologies Curriculum. They will ideally use data and research to inform decision making and use coaching to create and support effective teams.
Experience in effective change management, growing high performing teams and embedding a performance and development culture will be highly regarded. Classroom observation and feedback cycles are intended to be embedded in the role as a means of promoting and strengthening ‘best practice’ teaching in the school.
Experience in the development and use of quality data tracking tools, data collection and analysis, general Information Communications and Technologies, leadership, supporting students from diverse cultural backgrounds, and knowledge of Early Childhood Education and National Quality Standard, are all considered advantages.
Eglinton Beach PS has an endorsed Education Support Program and specialist facilities and we are seeking an Associate Principal who has inclusive practices and is passionate about the opportunity to work in an integrated one school model.
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 Vanessa Blythe, Principal, on (08) 6206 5250, or email Vanessa.Blythe@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 two (2) 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/DP960433
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
