Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP895001
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024
Champion Bay Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated professional to the position of Associate Principal - Student Services.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $5,000 per year
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5,000 see info below
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
Teachers and school administrators employed at Champion Bay Senior High School in 2024 are eligible to receive an Attraction and Retention Incentive of $5,000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.
The ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
As the Associate Principal - Student Services, you will be responsible for leading and building the capacity of our extensive Student Services team, enhancing our Positive Behaviour Support focus, providing whole school direction for our attendance initiative and leading data informed positive interventions for student and community well-being.
The successful applicant will ideally be dynamic, organised and committed with a passion for Student Services and leading by example. Previous experience in leadership roles within a school context is highly desirable for the role, as is an understanding of the School Business Plan. The successful applicant will need to build community partnerships and represent the school within the community on a regular basis, showing evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Our school has a strong Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) focus enhancing the delivery of curriculum through the provision of rich professional learning for teachers and developing classroom learning experiences as the student population changes. You will be expected to support student engagement as they develop Information Communication Technology (ICT) effectively and appropriately to access, create and communicate information and ideas, solve problems, and work collaboratively in the learning contexts where students use available technology.
In collaboration with the Principal and other Executive team members, the Associate Principal - Student services will:
- Provide educational leadership in the school and the community by helping develop and promote the school values, vision and priorities and encouraging school staff, volunteers for the community and others to share ownership of the direction of the school
- Assist in the development of the School Plan
- Utilise information systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting on school performance
- Use professional knowledge and understandings to promote effective classroom management skills and pastoral care practices within the school
- Use effective change management strategies to assist the school to further develop opportunities for improved student outcomes
- Establish and manage administrative and operational systems in the relevant areas of responsibility in order to ensure the effective operation of the school
- Have a significant role in the daily management of staff and student well-being, assist the Principal to ensure compliance of relevant legislation, Departmental policies and procedures and the management of financial, physical and human resources
The successful applicant will ideally be able to demonstrate that they can effectively operate within a focussed and distributed leadership team environment and have versatility to take on areas under any of the Associate Principal’s portfolios should it be deemed necessary by the Principal.
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 Champion Bay Senior High School can be found by visiting www.championbayshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
You are encouraged to contact Julie Campbell, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Geraldton, by telephoning (08) 9965 8300 or emailing Julie.Campbell2@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) 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 and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment.
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- Meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- 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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4:30pm (WST) on Friday, 31 May 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
