Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP847114
This is a fixed term twelve (12) month, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Glen Huon Primary School (PS) is seeking an innovative and committed Deputy Principal who is motivated by school improvement. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in leading our school community towards achieving our strategic direction and improvement targets.
In collaboration with the Principal, the Deputy Principal is a strong, educational leader with the capacity to implement and embed consistent whole school approaches across teaching and learning. As our newest member of the team, you will ideally possess:
- Strong instructional leadership skills;
- Innovative and systems based thinking;
- A strategic mindset and capacity to lead change.
The successful applicant will lead curriculum innovation across Kindergarten to Year 6 and will ideally possess a strong ability to distribute curriculum leadership amongst teams of staff. You will lead curriculum improvement through innovative and contemporary understandings of The Science of learning, and a strong focus on data driven practice. The successful applicant will support teachers embed a shared and consistent pedagogy aligned to High Impact Teaching Strategies and explicit instruction. Ideally, we are seeking an instructional school leader with the abilities to:
- Lead fine-grained curriculum development and build teacher capacity. Your understanding and application of educational research will contribute to shaping our school’s academic direction and a focus on continuous improvement;
- Implement Positive Behaviour Support and behaviour management strategies to provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment for our students.
Alongside curriculum leadership, the Deputy Principal will complement the student services Deputy Principal in leading learning intervention and behaviour support. It is desirable that applicants possess experience with Positive Behaviour Support, multi-tiered systems of support, and complex case management.
Glen Huon PS is an Independent Public School located 170 km south of Perth in the suburb of Eaton. We are a level 5 Kindergarten to Year 6 primary school with just over 500 students. Our school has strong whole school approaches, with literacy, numeracy and PBS all priority areas. For further information about Glen Huon PS and our strategic direction, visit www.glenhuonps.wa.edu.au.
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 Glen Huon Primary School can be found by visiting www.glenhuonps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Rob McArdle, Principal by telephoning (08) 9796 7500 or emailing robert.mcardle@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Rob McArdle by emailing robert.mcardle@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 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 six (6) 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.
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.
