Advertised Vacancy Number: PR713690
Please be advised, as of 9.30am on 29 October 2021, this advertisement has been withdrawn and will be readvertised at a later date.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2021
About the Role
This is an opportunity for an experienced and visionary Principal to lead the provision of educational support and services to schools for students with extreme, complex and challenging behaviours across a K-12 context.
In this role the Principal will drive innovation in the establishment of evidence-based approaches designed to build the capacity of schools to manage students with complex and challenging needs and enable the students to access the curriculum.
An effective change management approach will be required to lead the team in new ways of working collaboratively across all branches and specialist schools of Statewide Services to share resources and expertise and aligned to the new school facing model of service.
The Principal will use data to continuously challenge the services delivered including consultancy and/or targeted professional learning and intensive student support to ensure it is contemporary and visionary.
To achieve this, excellent change management skills, a willingness to confront complexity and innovative approaches to establish practices, processes and systems will be required.
The Principal will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a school culture that promotes positive relationships between students and between students and staff, and, engaging parents and the wider community in the educational work of the school.
In addition, the Principal will be responsible for being innovative and creative in the establishment of systems and structures to foster academic development and improvements in social and emotional development for students, as well as engaging a diverse school community in the educational programs of the school. You will possess a commitment to continuous school improvement and development of the instructional program, particularly the pedagogy of beginning teachers, and building networks with other agencies, other schools, and services in the community to benefit school programs.
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
The School of Special Educational Need: Behaviour and Engagement provides the administrative structure that oversees and manages these services as a statewide model of support for schools, teachers and students. The services complement other teams working in networks, regions and schools, supporting a greater number of students across the state.
The engagement centres coordinate the K-12 provision of professional learning to improve student engagement and behaviour, consultative support for schools needing additional assistance with planning for those students with very complex needs, and intensive support for individual students exhibiting the most extreme, challenging and complex needs.
For additional information about School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement please visit SSENBE.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
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 Catherine Shepherd, Assistant Executive Director, by phoning (08) 6206 2058 or emailing Catherine.Shepherd@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 three (3) 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, 22 November 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
