This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Bambara Primary School (PS) is a level 4 Independent Public School located in Padbury, serving approximately 264 students. We cultivate a culture of high expectations and care, placing students at the forefront of decision-making and school improvement processes. Our goal is to provide optimal learning opportunities that support the development of the 'whole child' while striving for teaching and learning excellence in every classroom, ensuring every child succeeds.
As a Positive Behaviour Support School, our whole school's expectations are based on three core values: Be Respectful, Be Safe, and Be Your Best. At Bambara PS we strive to build a culture of strong staff and student collaboration. We employ a strong pedagogical approach focusing on explicit instruction, data-informed practices and classroom observation and feedback, leading to high student progress and achievement.
We collaborate with families and the local community to build strong, positive partnerships that support our students' educational engagement. Our well-established School Board and Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) help foster trust, respect, and ownership within our community. These partnerships reflect our commitment to Bambara PS's supportive and collaborative network.
Find out more about our school by visiting bambaraps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy Principal to join our leadership team. The successful candidate would play a crucial role in leading our school, supporting staff, and ensuring the wellbeing of our students. This position involves a blend of leadership, teaching, and administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will ideally promote and uphold the school's values, vision, and strategic direction.
The Deputy Principal would ideally demonstrate strong leadership qualities to inspire and guide staff and students. They should engage in classroom teaching and model best practices in education. Supporting staff in implementing explicit instruction aligned with Department of Education's Quality Teaching Strategy is crucial. The Deputy Principal will lead and manage change initiatives within the school, strengthening classroom observation and feedback processes. Additionally, they would develop the capacity of staff to utilise data analysis skills to inform decision-making and improve student outcomes.
Implementing and promoting positive behaviour management strategies (PBS) is a key part of the role. The Deputy Principal will oversee the wellbeing of both students and staff, promoting student engagement and creating a safe, caring learning environment. The successful candidate will collaborate with staff to facilitate multi-tiered systems of support to improve outcomes for all students.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary, along with a team-oriented and collaborative approach. The Deputy Principal should strengthen and build positive communication, relationships and partnerships within the school and the broader school community.
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 Paula Bell, Principal on (08) 6206 2150 or Paula.Bell@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/DP957451
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, 10 April 2025
