Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP829294

 This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024.

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding place to work?

Please note as of 1:45pm on Wednesday, 20 September 2023 the body of this advert has been amended.

Medina Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint a Deputy Principal to join their administration team.

In collaboration with the Principal and members of the administrative team, the Deputy Principal provides educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision and facilitating workforce effectiveness.  We are seeking an individual who has effective communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and be able to communicate respectfully, openly, and honestly with staff, students, and the school community,

Medina PS is an Independent Public School located in Kwinana, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Medina Primary School values its rich cultural diversity. At Medina we value family and community. You can find students of all ages learning and playing happily together in the classroom and playground. Class sizes are small and well resourced.

At Medina PS, we are committed to implementing evidence-evidence based practices in our mission to empower students to be successful lifelong learners who reach their full potential. The school’s core values of CARE (Co-operation, Achievement, Respect, Engagement) are embedded in all we do and help create a learning environment that encourages students to aspire to be the best they can be.

Medina PS has specialist programs Science, Art, Digital Technologies, and Languages (Indonesian). The school has a strong partnership with the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) and students participate in their Crescendo Music Program.

Literacy and Numeracy continue to be the two major priorities for the school, with the school receiving significant funding through the Federal Government's National Partnerships Initiative.

To support our Literacy and Numeracy focus we are looking to appoint a Deputy Principal who has a dedicated approach to professional learning based on evidence-based practice – Science of Learning. The Deputy will support the implementation of whole school low variance curriculum in these areas.

As Deputy principal, you will contribute to building a positive school culture and embrace the challenge of working in a school seeking to raise standards and improve student outcomes.

A knowledge of Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) to support positive behaviour management would be ideal.

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 Medina Primary School can be found by visiting www.medinaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Karen Davey, Principal by telephoning (08) 6174 1100 or emailing Karen.Davey1@education.wa.edu.au

During the school holiday period, please contact Karen Davey, Principal, on 0417 924 688

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 Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV four (4) 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.
• 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, 16 October 2023

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.