This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Malibu School, located in Safety Bay, is a specialist Kindergarten to Year 12 school for students with complex special education needs that may include intellectual disability, sensory impairment, autism spectrum disorder and / or physical and health conditions. Known for its high-quality education, Malibu school is committed to fostering communication and independence, aligned with each student’s strengths and interests to prepare them for “A Future Without Limits."
A dedicated team of specialised teachers and Education Assistants lead individualised learning experiences tailored to each student's needs across three phases of learning. The early year’s programs focus on foundational literacy and communication skills, while primary and middle years build upon essential life skill learning. In the senior years, a pathways and transition program guides students through vocational education and extended community engagement opportunities.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.malibuschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Malibu School is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced Deputy Principal to join our leadership team. We seek a reflective leader, with well-developed skills, to thrive in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment, ideally with experience building capability in others. This leader should be results driven about progressing achievement for students with complex needs, is knowledgeable, inherently positive and solution-focused and actively promotes the shared beliefs that all children can learn, that students will develop skills across all curriculum areas and that the social, emotional, physical and educational development of all children is best facilitated when parents, teachers, specialists and therapists work together.
In collaboration with the Principal and other members of the executive leadership team, the Deputy Principal provides educational leadership in the school and the community by promoting the school values, ethos and priorities. They encourage staff, community partners and families to share ownership of the school’s vision of ‘A future Without Limits’ by enhancing pathway planning and programs to maximise students’ outcomes as students successfully build on prior learning while they transition to life beyond school. Experience in leading teams through class, phase of learning and whole-school-improvement, using data informed practices and evidence-based approaches for students with complex communication need and moderate to profound disability, is highly regarded.
The successful applicant should have a clear understanding of the conditions and learning environment required to prepare students for success. Ideally, with experience in triangulating data to make informed decisions, the Deputy Principal will monitor student progress and work collaboratively to enhance student engagement, wellbeing, academic achievement and staff capability. Applicants should have highly developed case management skills and be able to provide feedback utilising effective communication skills, leading and consulting with staff to facilitate classroom solutions that align to our strategic agenda. They will lead operational strategies that enhance the development of staff to meet student learning outcomes and performance expectations with effective management of related administrative timelines demonstrated.
As an instructional leader, the successful applicant should have a strong understanding of the Kindergarten to Year 10 Western Australian Curriculum, Abilities based Learning Education Western Australia (ABLEWA) and/or senior secondary programs with evidence of facilitating effective classroom planning and practice relevant to student ability, interest and need. Using effective change management strategies, the Deputy Principal will assist the school community to enhance classroom practice, with a particular focus on strengthening curriculum delivery to increase students’ access, engagement and independence. Experience in empowering staff to deliver evidence-based programs and practices with appropriate differentiation for all students is highly relevant, as is a high-level knowledge of a range of resources and strategies to facilitate communication and learning for students with disability and diverse communication abilities that includes a strong knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support approaches and practices.
The successful applicant should display a commitment to leading our School Priorities for a meaningful and relevant curriculum, high quality teaching, a positive learning environment and strong family and community partnerships. The ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, staff and community members is critical.
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 Merrilee Wright, Principal on (08) 9553 8450 or emailing Merrilee.Wright@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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) 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 setting.
- 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/SA931529
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 Friday, 15 November 2024
