This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
At Ardross Primary School (PS) we strive to deliver evidence-based, high-quality teaching practices that ensure every student can succeed every day. We believe that building staff capacity and being part of a high-performing team is the cornerstone of school improvement. We prioritise mental health and well-being so that each student can thrive as part of their school and wider community.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.ardrossps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Ardross PS is seeking to appoint a high-quality Deputy Principal to be part of an enthusiastic leadership team to drive school improvement in a collaborative learning environment. The successful applicant will ideally bring with them a wealth of experience and knowledge of evidence-based, data driven practices in developing and delivering the school’s strategic direction.
The successful applicant will ideally have a deep understanding of change management processes and should be able to build connectedness between year-level teams and phase-of-learning teams when developing, implementing, and embedding consistent whole-school practices.
Ideally, you will have the ability to lead teams and differentiate support for each individual staff member as well as the ability to build and foster positive and authentic relationships and partnerships with students, staff and community members to support and maintain our positive school culture. To be successful in this role you should be a team player, assume positive intent and have the skills and personal attributes to work collaboratively with staff, parents, students and wider education networks to achieve our strategic goals. Your ability to reflect and improve on your practice as a leader in our school will model what we expect from our staff and students.
The successful applicant will preferably have experience in leading Teaching and learning with an emphasis on Explicit Teaching of Literacy and implementation of the bring your own device (BYOD) program.
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 contact Sue Mikkelsen-Taylor, Principal, on (08) 9364 2771 or emailing Susan.Mikkelsen@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Sue Mikkelsen-Taylor on 0400132853 and leave a message.
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 (1) 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 three (3) 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/DP938868
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.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 4 December 2024
