This is a 6 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Cecil Andrews College, located in Seville Grove, Perth, is an innovative and inclusive educational institution dedicated to creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Our commitment extends to students from Year 7 to Year 12, where we focus on fostering their growth and success. At the heart of our mission is the unwavering dedication of our passionate staff, who are driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, especially those who may face unique challenges in their educational journey.
Cecil Andrews College stands at the heart of a diverse community, where our students come from a range of backgrounds. Our dedicated staff members are drawn to our institution by their passion for creating positive change in the lives of students who may encounter unique circumstances. We are committed to providing an inclusive and empowering educational atmosphere, focusing on individual growth and nurturing a spirit of resilience. Our educators bring their expertise and enthusiasm to guide students on a journey of discovery, fostering an environment where potential knows no bounds. Our campus creates a learning environment where children can feel comfortable and nurtured, providing all students with a safe place to belong and where they can thrive
Find out more about our school by visiting cecilandrewscollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will ideally provide educational leadership in the school and the community by helping develop and promote our Safe, Trustworthy, Achieving, Respectful and Resilient (STARR) values, motto and priorities, and encouraging staff, volunteers from the community and others to share ownership of the school’s vision and goals. Our ideal Deputy principal will use effective change management strategies to assist the school community to accept and develop opportunities for improved educational experience.
As an experienced school leader who is focused on the effective use of all physical and human resources to maximise student performance, the successful applicant will ideally be able to display their leadership of the timetabling process in a diverse Secondary school setting. The role requires an ability to evaluate the evidence available to collaboratively lead our College through the annual requirements of reviewing our curriculum offerings, how we review our performance and how best to meet the needs of all our students effectively.
You will ideally work closely and collaboratively with the Principal and the rest of the Executive Team to ensure system and school processes are completed in a timely and effective manner, ensuring the smooth operation of the school. The successful applicant will ideally be able to display they can operate effectively within a focused and distributive leadership team environment and they will ideally have the versatility to contribute across any of the Deputy Principals portfolios should it be deemed necessary by the Principal.
The successful applicant will ideally assist the principal to facilitate workforce effectiveness in leading and motivating staff to enhance outcomes for students. Our staff commit to a whole school teaching and learning framework whilst continuously improving their individual teaching practise using a trauma informed lens. We strive to ensure every child has the opportunity achieve excellence together every day. This key leadership role will have a significant impact in the daily management of staff and student wellbeing working collaboratively across a range of teams. The successful applicant will ideally have the opportunity to establish and manage administrative and operational systems in the middle school area of responsibility to deliver effective school operations within legislative and industrial policy and guidelines.
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 Mario Tufilli, Principal, on (08) 9234 3400 or emailing Mario.Tufilli@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/DP971272
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
