Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP741803
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2022
Are you an exceptional leader with a drive to excel in our culture of Inspire, Believe and Achieve through Excellence?
Cassia Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a vibrant, innovative, and relational leader as Deputy Principal. This is a highly sought-after opportunity for applicants who are extremely motivated, well-organised, reflective, and dedicated to leading an exemplary school in making a real difference for our students with an unrelenting focus on improving outcomes for all.
We have established a strong, connected culture of collegiality, collaboration, trust, and respectful relationships through our whole school improvement and self-assessment cycles and focused pedagogical practice. Our team are committed, hardworking, highly skilled, and willing to go above and beyond for each other and for our students. We take collective responsibility for the progress of every one of our students. You will work closely as an integral member of our Executive Leadership Team to achieve the school’s vision, values, culture, and strategic direction.
Our commitment to inclusivity and belonging is reflected in a cohesive, safe community. Of utmost importance are the personal qualities you bring to the role. You should have excellent interpersonal skills and value developing positive relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the wider community. Ideally you will have a ‘can do’ attitude, are solutions-focused, approachable, anticipate and adapt to change; showing initiative, flexibility and creative problem-solving to produce the best opportunities for students. Teamwork will be at the core of who you are. You should have an affinity with students, and engage in open, honest conversations with families and colleagues.
The successful applicant will ideally possess outstanding organisational and time management skills to ensure structures and procedures are in place to support staff, students, and families. You will also ideally have well-developed oral and written communication skills to present a professional image to our school community. Cultural responsiveness and supporting our school’s connectedness with community is essential. Relationships are the foundation of all that we achieve together.
The successful applicant will ideally have high expectations and truly believe that all children can learn at high levels. You will focus on continual improvement and research-informed practice in leading a connected approach to teaching and learning. Ideally, the successful applicant will have experience in responding strategically to contemporary research and collaboratively leading initiatives to maximise our impact on student learning.
Cassia PS is an Independent Public school on Kariyarra land in South Hedland. We cater for children from Kindergarten to Year 6. We live by our school vision to Inspire, Believe and Achieve, through Excellence. We are proud of and embrace our local culture. We recognise our community as having a diverse range of cultures, with children from 14 different language backgrounds. With a strong school community that works together, we aim to deliver a caring, supportive and safe environment in which all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We have a range of intervention programs for children experiencing difficulties in literacy and numeracy. Our specialist programs include Physical Education, Visual Art, Science, Music, Indonesian Years 3 to Year 6 and Nyangumarta Years Kindergarten to Year 2. We are a BHP PEP school which runs and Early Learning Program for families of children 0-3 four days a week.
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 Cassia Primary School can be found by visiting www.cassiaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Narelle Ward, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9172 8500 or emailing narelle.ward@education.wa.edu.au
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) – five (5) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to five (5) 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
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;
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course
- 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.
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. Employees working in, or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy. More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces (www.wa.gov.au)
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 23 May 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
