Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/DP707791
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2022
Millars Well Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join their team in the role of Deputy Principal.
Teaching in the Pilbara, and in Karratha in particular, is very rewarding. The Pilbara region has an excellent reputation for educational innovation and excellence, and the Karratha schools network is particularly collegial. There are great opportunities for professional networking and growth. As well as a terrific family-friendly lifestyle by the coast, Karratha offers outstanding amenities and recreational opportunities. The City of Karratha works closely with local business, service providers and cultural organisations to create a very liveable environment for its residents. Housing and Transport provides assistance with relocation and accessing suitable accommodation, and there are many beautiful parks and playgrounds to enjoy.
At Millars Well PS, we are committed to creating a positive school climate with strong community engagement. We prioritise excellence in teaching and learning, and seek to enhance professional leadership in our school. We are seeking an experienced educational leader with a commitment to school improvement to support optimal outcomes for our students. The appointed Deputy Principal will support the school to articulate and realise a vision that aligns with the Department of Education’s strategic directions and the aspirations of the Millars Well school community, as outlined in the 2021-2023 Business Plan.
We are seeking an effective instructional leader. The successful applicant will ideally have the capacity to support teachers and education assistants to understand and employ agreed whole school approaches, including low variation curricula and explicit instruction. This will include ensuring effective support for the full range of students within each classroom, including those with disabilities and learning difficulties. The ability to coach teachers to develop a positive classroom climate, effective instructional practice and highly effective behaviour management skills is highly desirable. This role will include regular, supportive classroom observations and modelling for teachers, as well as the fostering of effective professional learning communities.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills and will be able to use these skills to coach and mentor teachers to assist them to hone their skills and manage their professional obligations to achieve a sustainable work-life balance. The successful applicant should use their responsive and proactive communication skills to build effective relationships with the school community, especially families of students for whom school presents particular challenges. You will ideally have the skill and empathy in supporting students with special needs. Experience in providing culturally appropriate support for Aboriginal students and their families will be highly desirable.
We are seeking a leader with well-developed knowledge of effective, research-supported practices for fostering literacy and numeracy development. The successful applicant should articulate an understanding of contemporary theory relating to scientific principles of learning and high impact pedagogy. The ability to explicate, model, and coach teachers to hone their skills in using explicit instruction is highly desirable. Capacity to develop staff understanding of integrated inquiry learning, especially from a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) perspective, will be highly valued. A thorough knowledge of the principles of play-based learning and the National Quality standard will be expected.
To be successful in this role you will be familiar with operational requirements of human and financial resource management and compliance, and will contribute to the administration team’s obligations, including managing staff rosters, leave, payroll and financial processing tasks, budget and cost centre management, performance management and reporting. Experience with these management tasks will be well-regarded.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- 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.
- 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).
- Capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Millars Well Primary School can be found by visiting www.millarswellps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Wendy Moore, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Karratha, by telephoning (08) 9187 6900 or emailing Wendy.Moore@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holiday period, please contact Wendy Moore on 0428 838 425.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch.
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- Hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia;
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
Training
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Monday, 25 October 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
