Mount Lawley Primary School 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.
Mount Lawley Primary School may have a potential permanent position in 2025, so all interested applicants are encouraged to apply to this pool.
At Mount Lawley Primary School, we believe that students are at the heart of our school. We build strong and sustainable relationships with each child, their parents, and the wider community. We are an Independent Public School situated 4 kilometres from the Perth central business district. Having been rebuilt in 2015, the façade of the school represents our strong heritage while the inside is modern with excellent facilities. With 21 classrooms from Kindergarten to Year 6, Specialist teachers in Digital Technology, Italian, Music, Health and Physical Education, our students access the Western Australian curriculum in an innovative and inclusive way. We take pride in delivering a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students. We are committed to excellence and building a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy, which provides our students with the skills to succeed and develop into independent lifelong learners.
There is a strong sense of community, parent support and involvement in our school and together, we value these respectful and trusting relationships with our school community. Our clear and unified vision, together – learn, respect, inspire, create, celebrate, drives our whole school improvement agenda, focusing on quality teaching and learning.
Find out more about our school by visiting mountlawleyps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Mount Lawley Primary School are seeking dedicated school leaders who pursue excellence, have high expectations of themselves and others, and who truly believe that all students can learn and be successful. Applicants will ideally be committed to putting students first in their decision-making and building collaborative and professional relationships with each member of our community.
Joining our team, you will should be a relational leader who has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and who is committed to achieving optimal outcomes for all students. These skills will see you negotiate effectively while building and maintaining strong relationships with all stakeholders, as we continue to grow our school into the future. As an educational leader at our school you will ideally promote the school’s vision, mission, and values in our school community.
Successful applicants will be dynamic, highly visible and proven high performers with successful leadership and management experience, and strong professional knowledge. You will be dedicated to working collaboratively with teachers and support staff to plan and deliver high-quality curriculum, based on data-informed decisions and practices, and to implementing school wide pedagogy. Experience with creating and sustaining engaging learning environments that incorporate the integration of ICT, differentiation strategies, and critical and creative thinking opportunities will be highly regarded. Successful applicants will demonstrate commitment and a desire to identify and implement strategies to meet the diverse needs of students and their families within the Mount Lawley context, including academic extension, neurodiversity and the well-being of all students.
Join us in fostering our shared vision anchored in connected practice, collaborative team structures, and a commitment to professional growth.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Robyn Crump, Principal, on (08) 9238 0800 or emailing robyn.crump@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.
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 four (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 resources.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
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/DP920557
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 21 October 2024
