Advertised Vacancy Number: PR709569
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2022
About the Role
The successful applicant will provide educational leadership that is inclusive of a strong team-focused approach. The staff currently work in a highly collaborative way, leading to consistent approaches to curriculum delivery. You will work collaboratively within a network of schools to ensure successful pathways for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. This also includes cooperation and active engagement within the BHP-Education Partnership: to ensure students in Newman have access to additional opportunities
The following priority areas should also inform the incoming principal’s leadership focus:
- An Instructional leadership approach that requires sound curriculum knowledge, a strong focus on data-informed practice and planning, and a commitment to continuing the explicit pedagogical approach to ensure further improvement with student achievement and progress.
- The ability to continue to strengthen the positive school culture, with a particular focus on providing support, guidance and sound induction processes for the high number of graduate and early career teaching staff.
- A history of establishing culturally-inclusive practices, including building respectful relationships with Aboriginal students, families and community members to ensure improved outcomes for Aboriginal students.
A number of agencies and stakeholders work proactively together to provide increased opportunities for students. Experience working as part of community-based approach to delivering improved outcomes for all students is therefore highly desirable.
The Principal supports the Department’s objectives for the public education and training of students in Western Australia. The role of the Principal is to lead and manage the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the education of all students in a community through the deployment of resources provided by the Department of Education and the school community.
About Us
Newman Primary School is a vibrant learning community that is located in the Pilbara town of Newman which provides endless opportunities for its students to experience variety and success. Through the diversity of its programs, the enthusiasm of staff and the support of the wider community, the school strive to fulfil the goals outlined in the business plan in order to deliver quality learning outcomes for students. As an Independent Public School, it enables localised planning and decision making to improve the outcomes for all students. Students and staff are expected to work together to achieve personal excellence in all they do.
For additional information about Newman Primary School please visit NewmanPS.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Selection Criteria
To be suitable for this role, you will need to address the following selection criteria and demonstrate the five professional practises particular to the role of a Principal. You will also be expected to illustrate your capacity in the three leadership requirements “vision and values, knowledge and understanding, and personal qualities, social and interpersonal skills” as identified and detailed in the Australian Professional Standard for Principals:
- Effective leadership in teaching and learning
- Developing self and others
- Leading improvement, innovation and change
- Leading the management of the school
- Engaging and working with the community
Applications will be assessed against the selection criteria identified in the Job Description Form (JDF) for the position. The business needs and context 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.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached JDF.
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.
For Further Job Related Information
Please contact Leah Vogler, Coordinator Regional Operations, by phoning (08) 9185 0111 or emailing Leah.Vogler@education.wa.edu.au
(Please do not email applications to this email address)
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 five (5) page statement addressing the selection criteria, in context of the role and business needs of the branch;
- A CV of up to three (3) 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 8317.
Further information on how to apply is available via the attachments below.
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.
All appointees to Principal positions longer than 6 months in duration who have not completed 6 months or more in a WA public school principal role prior to January 2015 will be required to satisfactorily complete all Principal Eligibility Modules. The Principal Eligibility Modules which are completed online must be completed within 6 months of commencement in a principal role.
Subsequent Appointments
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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 15 November 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED