This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2024
Situated in the heart of the Avon Valley, in Ballardong Noongar country, we have been serving our community since 1903. Our appeal as a school rests in our strong sense of community, the values we celebrate and the commitment to realising the potential of all students in our care.
We set high expectations for our students' education and well-being. The K-10 campus allows seamless transition between the phases of education from early childhood to secondary. We value an explicit teaching approach in every classroom that clearly demonstrates and reinforces the literacy and numeracy skills students need to be successful and confident in life.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
Brookton District High School is looking for a Deputy Principal to join our strong, dedicated teaching team and become an integral part of our Brookton school community. The successful applicant will assist the school Principal to facilitate workforce effectiveness in leading and motivating staff in planning directed at improving outcomes for students and the level of service delivered by the school. They will contribute to developing the School Plan through participative decision-making, assisting in developing policy, and establishing and maintaining systems.
In addition to this, we are ideally looking for a curriculum leader with the following skill set:
- An experienced instructional leader in Explicit Instruction, preferably having completed the Teachwell program
- Capacity to lead the Mathematics learning area
- Confident data analysis skills
- Familiarity with K-10 curriculum - There is a classroom teaching component to this position in the high school area
The successful applicant will use effective change management strategies to assist the school community to accept and develop opportunities for improved service. They will lead our Student Services team and ideally have experience in;
- Leading and/or coaching a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) team
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) planning
- Supervision of staff working with students with special needs
- Familiarity with alternative engagement and education programs, such as ASDAN
- Implementation of, and expertise in trauma informed practices
- Strong community engagement skills
- Analysis of attendance data, implementation of attendance initiatives and plans
The successful applicant will be a culturally responsive leader who demonstrates a strong understanding of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards framework and shows strong commitment to creating a school culture that is culturally responsive. They will provide educational leadership in the school and the community by helping develop and promote the school values, ethos and priorities, and encouraging staff, volunteers from the community and others to share ownership of the school’s vision and goals
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $ 8,020 a year
- Attraction and Retention Incentive of $ 5,000 see info below
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- 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 Brookton District 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.
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Kris Dewson-Hall, Principal on (08) 9642 5000 or Kristy.Dewson-hall@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of two to three (2-3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four to five (4-5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated 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).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP908011
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 21 August 2024
