Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP833624
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2023
Byford Primary School (PS) is seeking an exemplary Deputy Principal to join our school leadership team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and team-oriented Deputy Principal with practical understanding of teacher development and curriculum expertise across a Kindergarten to Year 6 teaching and learning environment to join our team. In collaboration with the Principal, the Deputy Principal will provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school values, ethos and priorities, and encouraging students, staff, parent’s community members and others to share ownership of the school’s vision and goals.
We are looking for an experienced individual committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students. You should have experience leading teacher quality, using evidence-based planning to improve learning outcomes and be able to work through complex situations in both a team environment and individually. Previous experience with managing timetabling, rostering, teacher relief, casual payments, and an understanding of SIS Integris and the HRMIS systems is highly desirable.
The successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated, reflective, and enthusiastic and should have successful well-developed leadership experience within their current role. We are looking for applicants who possess excellent organisation skills, as well as highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to pay attention to detail and work cooperatively and efficiently in a team environment. Other desirable qualities would include a positive attitude and the ability to anticipate and adapt to change and exhibit initiative, as well as actively supporting a strong culture of collegiality, integrity and high expectations.
Byford (PS) is an independent public school with a long, proud history. Built in 1921, it has grown to accommodate approximately 380 students and incorporate the Byford Community Kindergarten at Park Road. At Byford Primary School, we promote a holistic approach that ensures that all students can achieve excellence, no matter who they are, where they come from or what challenges may be in their way. Our goal is to work together as a team to remove any barriers and create opportunities for every member of our community to achieve their personal excellence.
Byford PS has embarked on a clear school improvement journey, having recently made significant changes to our instructional models across both the English and Mathematics learning areas. The successful applicant will ideally be able to support the Administration team to continue to lead our school focus on practical strategies for engaging students and improving their learning through evidence-based strategies with the goals of increasing student engagement, improving student achievement, and building teacher capacity in our school.
At Byford PS our moral purpose is to ensure all students achieve academic excellence, and for this reason we are in the process of reviewing our approaches to Student At Educational Risk (SAER) and Learning Support across the school. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading the school’s SAER approach and practices. An ideal applicant will therefore have an excellent understanding of, and bring an innovative approach to child development, evidence based intervention approaches and programs, have highly developed interpersonal skills to be able to liaise with, and initiate important partnerships with key stakeholders and agencies to improve services in this key priority area for our school.
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 Byford Primary School can be found by visiting byfordps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
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For further job related information:
Please contact Jody Harrington, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9526 6300 or emailing jody.harrington@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Jody Harrington on 0400 000 147.
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 maximum of four to five (4 - 5) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to three to four (3 - 4) pages 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 and training requirements
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;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 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, 31 July 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
