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.
Tapping Primary School (PS) opened in 2007 and is situated on Wadjuk Noongar boodja. Located in the Wanneroo Education Network, our school is renowned for its exceptional educational programs and commitment to student success. Our school provides outstanding educational opportunities to students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
At Tapping PS, student outcomes are of paramount importance. Our dedicated team of highly qualified teachers and allied professionals work tirelessly to create a supportive and engaging learning environment. Tapping Primary School fosters the academic achievement of all our students, while nurturing the whole child, by supporting their social, emotional, and physical development.
Our motto, Creating Opportunities, acknowledges that education is the keystone in building a foundation for greater opportunities and greater contribution to society for everyone. At Tapping Primary School, we ensure an inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all students and staff.
We understand the strength in nurturing positive partnerships across our school and beyond in the wider community. We value input from parents and members of the community. We structure many opportunities to involve parents in the operations of the school and have an active and supportive Parents' and Citizens' (P&C) association. Parents are also encouraged to participate in School Board meetings either as an interested participant or official Board member
Find out more about our school by visiting tappingps or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking Deputy Principals to join our team who are committed to making a difference and are ready to build upon their proven skills and abilities and take them to the next level. Suitable applicants should be motivated, practical, hard-working, innovative, resilient and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. They should have strengths in understanding and leading evidence-based, high impact instruction in literacy and numeracy. The leadership qualities and skills to build staff capacity and cultivate distributed leadership within a culture of high expectations is highly sought and proven experience would be advantageous. Suitable applicants should also have efficient, effective work habits and strong attention to detail.
The Deputy Principal will work closely with the Principal and members of the Executive Team to provide educational leadership in the school and the community. A significant responsibility of the Deputy Principal is to embed and maintain aspects of the school culture that promote positive relationships between students and staff, and engaging parents, caregivers and the wider community in the educational work of the school.
The Principal requires leaders who ideally have a proven capacity to build and support teaching teams to deliver consistent practice across the school with a focus on explicit and measurable outcomes. Building staff capacity through delivery of high-quality professional learning, classroom observation, feedback, modelling and coaching which will enhance the performance and development culture within the school is a highly desirable prerequisite for this position.
Suitable applicants will work closely with the school leadership team to lead and manage sustainable change towards improving whole school performance in relation to effective teaching and instructional practice. They should pursue excellence in classroom teaching, making student academic achievement the core of their work. Strong data literacy to drive robust planning and improved student outcomes is highly desirable. In addition applicants should possess the skills to support positive student behaviour, wellbeing and regulation across the school
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?
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 Belinda Bewick, Principal on (08) 6207 3100 or belinda.Bewick@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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A five (5) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- 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.
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/DP931079
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 8 November 2024
