This is a 9 month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing during Term 2, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency.
There is a possibility the FTE for this position may increase in the future.
Henley Brook Primary School (PS) opened its doors to the community of Henley Brook and Brabham at the commencement of 2024 in the Swan Valley region of Perth. The school has state-of-the-art facilities with a purpose-built Early Childhood Education centre, three teaching blocks, a library and undercover area with beautiful grounds and a welcoming environment. We offer specialist classes in Visual Arts, Music, Science and Physical Education as well as AUSLAN for our Year 3 to Year 6 students.
Find out more about our school by visiting henleybrookps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking a committed, resilient and highly motivated Deputy Principal to join our School Leadership Team. As we are a new school, in a fast-growing area, strong relationships across the entire school community remains a priority for us. The development of a successful and caring professional learning community is a prime focus for the school and for the Leadership Team.
We have established our whole school curriculum documents and programs as well as our pedagogy; however, this will require continued review and refinement, particularly in the middle and upper primary phase of the school. As such, the successful applicant will ideally promote and maintain high expectations, leading Teaching and Learning in the middle and upper primary phase in particular. You will ideally be highly collaborative, and team focussed, working with the leadership team, teaching team, 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 evidence-based curriculum and pedagogical practices to build teacher capacity and support our staff in their journey. They will use data and research to inform decision making and use coaching to create and support effective teams.
Although this role has a focus on middle and upper primary, as part of the leadership team you will be across all aspects and phases of the school, as we are one school and one team. Being visible and present in and around the school to ensure our staff are supported and our students are thriving is an important part of our school culture.
Experience in ICT and/or Digital Technologies is not essential but beneficial.
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 Daniel Bergin, Principal, on (08) 6296 8500, or email Daniel.Bergin@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Daniel on 0407 993 379.
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 three (3) 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).
Criteria 4 will be assesed at further assesment.
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/DP961778
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 Tuesday, 22 April 2025
