Appointment Pool
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/DP842200
Riva Primary School (PS) is seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 3, 2024.
We invite you to apply to join Riva PS as a Deputy Principal.
Our vision is to imagine a better school and become that better one every day. A critical factor in achieving this vision for our students and community is the Deputy Principals at Riva PS. They are dynamic and evident leaders with strong interpersonal skills who display the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience to coach, develop and lead staff; support students; interact with the community; and contribute to the continuous development of our inclusive, one-school culture.
They embody our school values of Respect, Inclusion and Achievement.
Suitable applicants will ideally have a deep understanding of quality teaching, learning and assessment, reflecting contemporary pedagogical practices and can exhibit the ability to implement programs for development in this area. We seek instructional leaders and highly effective coaches who foster professional growth in others and cultivate reflective, successful, achievement-focused teams that use evidence to evaluate performance. Suitable applicants should be able to think and plan strategically to identify innovative and practical solutions to problems and challenges.
Suitable individuals who inspire passion for learning in others, enjoy a real sense of achievement, and are committed to achieving the best education outcomes for students are highly desirable.
Riva PS opened our doors in 2022 and is inclusive to all, including more than 80 students with disabilities. At Riva PS, students are valued, supported, nurtured and celebrated to achieve their personal best. Our school continues to grow alongside our wonderful community. In 2024, we will welcome 750 students and more than 100 staff, including highly talented teachers, inclusive education assistants and allied professionals who make a difference for every student in every classroom, every day.
We hope you can join our team as a Deputy Principal to inspire learning further and meet students' needs with your leadership of expert teaching and instruction. You are strongly encouraged to read our School Plan and associated documents on our website in preparing your application for this pool.
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 Riva Primary School can be found by visiting rivaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Aaron Chaplin, Principal by telephoning (08) 9562 8600 or emailing Aaron.Chaplin@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Aaron Chaplin on 0427 160 221
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 Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the school
- 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 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; and
- 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
