Please be advised the classification for this position has been amended, Tuesday, 03 September 2024.
We are seeking to establish a pool of Deputy Principals for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Pannawonica School stands as an Independent Public School situated in the Western Pilbara, offering comprehensive education from Kindergarten to Year 12. In our capacity as a small and remote community, we place a strong emphasis on fostering collaboration and communication, both within the school and the broader town. This position demands a strong commitment to upholding and nurturing the school's unique and vibrant culture.
Our esteemed staff at Pannawonica School are characterised by their motivation, professionalism, and the formation of a close-knit collegiate group, which excels in effective collaboration and responsiveness to the diverse needs of our students and community. The school adheres to a 'whole staff' approach, where every member is actively involved in school planning, activities, and continuous professional development.
Our school vision is 'Ohana' which means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. Our purpose is to make sure that our children, our staff, our parents/caregivers, and our community members do not get left behind academically, socially/emotionally, physically, or culturally.
Pannawonica School is a dynamic and engaging environment for both work and learning. The community itself is distinguished by its unique nature, as one of the few remaining 'closed mining towns' operated by Rio Tinto. Living in Pannawonica comes with a range of benefits due to its 'closed' designation, including heavily subsidised housing and utilities, along with access to various free community services, including a gymnasium, bulk-billed medical centre, swimming pool, and drive-in cinema, among others.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
In close collaboration with the principal and other members of the administrative team, the Deputy Principal plays a pivotal role in enhancing workforce effectiveness by providing leadership and motivation to the staff, with a strategic focus on initiatives aimed at advancing student outcomes and elevating the school's service quality. Through participative decision-making they will contribute to developing the School Plan, including assisting in developing policy and establishing and maintaining systems.
In addition to the broader management responsibilities, the ideal candidates will be expected to:
- Collaborate effectively with our K-12 staff to identify and implement a unified pedagogical framework, with a strong emphasis on low variance teaching practices.
- Work collaboratively with staff to embed our Whole School approaches including InitiaLit, Talk for Writing, Top Ten Maths, and a robust commitment to student intervention spanning K-12.
- Lead a responsive Student Services team including the line management of student services staff to ensure the needs of all students are met.
- Forge collaborative relationships with town-based service providers and community groups to ensure the continuous prioritisation of optimal support for all students.
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 $10,210 a year
- Locality allowance of $4,537 a year
- 11.5 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
- Air conditioning subsidy
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 Toni Remmerswaal, Deputy Principal on 9134 9100 or Toni.Remmerswaal@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 up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three to four (3-4) 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 resource
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/DP917859
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4:30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 September 2024
