This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2025 with possible extension (up to 12 months)
Hampton Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a leading administrator to join their Executive Team as Deputy Principal of Timetabling and Strategic Operations.
Hampton SHS is an Independent Public School that is committed to selecting the very best staff that are the right fit for our school and community. We strive for excellence, and we provide innovative professional learning opportunities for our staff so they can experience ongoing professional growth. Students at Hampton SHS are encouraged to Aspire - to be the best they can be, Innovate - make changes as new information is learned, and Achieve - successfully engage and perform - in every aspect of their journey through secondary education.
Hampton SHS strives to create a vibrant culture of excellence, innovation, opportunity and success for students, staff and the community. The focus of our work is on quality teaching, inclusive learning environments and provision of the widest range of opportunities for individual achievement and learning success. Applicants should be able to work effectively within a professional learning community team and be engaged in providing direction and support for all students with differing academic abilities. Emphasis is placed on the full development of the intellectual, emotional, and physical potential of the students through mentoring, monitoring, giving feedback and support in collaboration with the excellent teaching staff, pastoral care team, and parents, guardians, and caregivers.
Find out more about our school by visiting hampton.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant for this role will ideally display outstanding communication and leadership skills and use these to work in a shared, collaborative arrangement with the Senior Leadership Team, particularly with Head of Learning Areas (HOLAs) and Program Coordinators. Joining the Executive Team, Principal, and the Deputy Principal - Teaching and Learning, Deputy Principal Student Engagement and the Manager Corporate Services, the successful applicant will play an integral role in strategically leading the continuation of Hampton’s school improvement journey. The successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated, relationship focused and dedicated to creating a timetable and processes that provide every student with a pathway to a successful future.
The role may include:
- Overseeing timetable creation, and grid development, maintenance and review.
- Establishing school staffing needs in conjunction with HOLAs.
- Planning within the Schools Resourcing System with the MCS and Principal.
- Reporting setup, timelines, maintenance, SEN reports.
- Line managing a range of Learning Areas, including Performance Development.
- Managing course selection processes 7-12, including managing SSO and overseeing all handbooks and post-school pathways publications.
- Manage and maintain Assessment and Reporting through Compass, including a timeline for phased roll out.
- Leading Effective Classroom Practice (as per Business Plan).
- Managing all areas of Year 10-12 exams, including ESTs.
- Managing all aspects of OLNA and NAPLAN, including developing processes for data analysis generation and usage.
- Managing all aspects of SCSA compliance.
- Deliver professional learning in any of the areas above.
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 Madeline Sinagra, Deputy Principal, by telephoning 0433 607 272 or by emailing madeline.sinagra@education.wa.edu.au.
If you would like a school tour prior to applying for the role to learn more about the positive school culture at Hampton, please contact Madeline Sinagra to arrange this.
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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 between three to four (3-4) 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/DP979738
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, 07 August 2025.
