This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Banksia Grove Primary School (PS) is dedicated to serving our community, upholding high expectations for both our students and us. We strive to reflect the values and aspirations of our entire school community. Our four key initiatives demonstrate our commitment to fostering every aspect of a child's development. Recognising that each child is unique, we help students discover their strengths and passions so they can build upon them throughout their schooling.
At Banksia Grove PS we believe that our students learn best through:
- an environment that supports their social and emotional wellbeing.
- the establishment of strong student, staff, family and community relationships built on positivity, respect and cultural understanding.
- having high expectations for all and building on students' self-belief so they can unlock their potential.
- the delivery of engaging and inclusive learning programs that scaffold and build on our students' prior knowledge and understanding.
- the strategic use of evidence based whole school practices that are continuously reflected on and refined. We use of a range of meaningful data that our informs practice.
- being given effective, timely and meaningful feedback relevant to students’ personal goals.
Our approach to learning is shaped by a blend of Positive Behaviour Schools (PBS), Berry Street Education Model, Mindful Meditation Australia, and Restorative Practices. Restorative Practices play a crucial role in teaching students how to resolve conflict appropriately, develop empathy, and consider different perspectives.
We prioritise predictability, starting each day with a structured routine that fosters stability for all students. Every class engages in mindful meditation at least once a day to support emotional well-being. Berry Street trauma-informed strategies are integrated school-wide. Our PBS STARS behaviour expectations guide interactions among students and staff. Above all, relationships are central to our philosophy. Our students thrive when they feel a strong connection with their educators, and we are committed to cultivating a supportive, high-expectation environment.
Find out more about our school by visiting banksiagroveprimary.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Our staff are dedicated to a high-impact, high-care approach, and we seek a motivated, knowledgeable, organised, and collaborative leader to contribute to our highly cohesive and effective Administration Team.
The successful applicant will ideally work closely with the leadership team to provide educational leadership within the school and community, promoting and driving the school’s vision and strategic directions with teachers, parents and carers, students, and the broader school community.
The successful applicant will ideally have well developed capacity to lead the Students at Educational Risk. Our school has highly skilled special needs assistants who are deployed on a needs-based model. This role includes building and refining approaches with all staff guided by trauma-informed principles, recognising the impact of adverse childhood experiences on learning and behaviour. The successful applicant should possess highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to create and build productive partnerships with our families, agencies and allied professionals. Experience in disability resourcing and in supporting case management with our school psychologist ensures the best possible outcomes for individual students.
The successful applicant would be committed to leading and supporting whole school practices and have highly developed knowledge and expertise in current research-based practices. They would be required to provide strong curriculum leadership across the school and work to ensure whole school approaches identified in the Business Plan are embedded in classroom practice.
The school has well developed distributed leadership structures, and the Deputy has a role in supporting our leaders and aspirant leaders.
You should have a strong belief in the principles of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and restorative practices, and the flexibility to adapt and respond effectively when presented with challenging behaviours.
To foster a sense of belonging, successful applicants should have experience in developing strong working relationships with the entire school community, recognising and celebrating cultural diversity, and prioritising the social and emotional well-being of all students and staff.
Capacity in the areas of early childhood education and ICT would also be advantageous but not essential.
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 Rebecca Routledge, Principal on (08) 9233 6333 or Rebecca.routledge@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/DP971288
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, 5 June 2025
