This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
At Morley Senior High School (SHS), we provide high-quality education experience for all students. The Deputy Principal plays an integral part of the school’s executive team, working closely with the Principal to promote the school’s vision and values in the school community. We are seeking a candidate who is innovative and will work with the leadership team to plan and deliver effective educational programs and support the school’s business plan.
Morley SHS's vision is to celebrate diversity and cater for the needs of all students, with the goal of everyone achieving their personal best. Education at Morley SHS is a partnership between staff, students, parents and the wider community. We recognise and celebrate our cultural and ethnic diversity and promote understanding through our academic and extra-curricular endeavours. We value and promote personal and social responsibility, as well as student leadership.
Students in Years 7 to 10 have access to engaging programs, including two Department of Education approved specialist programs: Aviation Academy and the Media Arts Design Academy. In addition to these we also have the school-based merit selected Performance Plus program and Soccer Academy, as well as our Intensive English Centre.
Find out more about our school by visiting morleyshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally foster professional growth in others and cultivate successful outcome-focussed teams that are reflective and use evidence to evaluate performance. The successful applicant will ideally possess the ability to think and plan strategically and identify innovative and practical solutions where required. The successful applicant will contribute to the development a positive school culture, one that exhibits high expectations and the motivation to succeed.
The successful applicant will lead the school community in portfolios linked to the school priorities outlined in our business plan.
The successful applicant will ideally be motivated, hardworking, and a highly effective leader with outstanding interpersonal skills, professional knowledge and proven skills in working within a collaborative team structure. They will also be flexible and possess a growth mindset. The Deputy Principal will ideally be familiar with the use of Compass, Connect, SIS HRMIS as well as other administrative systems.
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 Rosalba Butterworth, Principal on (08) 9376 5555 or emailing Rosalba.Butterworth@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/DP966498
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, 6 May 2025
