This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025.
Here at Safety Bay Senior High School (SHS) our focus is your child and we are dedicated to ensuring they strive to Imagine with all their mind; Believe with all their heart; and to Achieve with all their might.
At Safety Bay SHS our vision is to enhance the opportunities available to our school community and to provide meaningful future pathways of success. We believe everyone has the right to access the learning, behaviour, and mental health & wellbeing support needed to thrive and contribute in school, at home, in the community and throughout life.
Find out more about our school by visiting Safety Bay Senior High School or Schools Online
The Role
We are ideally seeking a dynamic and innovative leader who has outstanding interpersonal, organisational and communication skills with an ability to lead a strong, highly skilled, and diverse team.
As a vital administrative team member, you will work closely with the Executive Team to provide educational leadership within the school and the broader community. Your primary focus will be on developing and promoting the school's vision, encouraging active participation from school staff, community volunteers, and other stakeholders within the Health and Physical Education learning area.
Your role involves implementing change management strategies to lead the school community in accepting and developing opportunities for improved service within your specified subject area. Your contributions to the collaborative development of the school plan, involving participative decision-making, policy development, and the establishment of necessary systems, will have a significant impact on the school's future.
As a curriculum leader, you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic team, inspiring and guiding Health and Physical Education teachers and the Specialist Football Program staff. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring everyone stays up-to-date with the latest curriculum developments, fostering a collaborative and informed environment. You will be instrumental in facilitating teaching and learning outcomes, employing effective performance management strategies, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement among the school's academic community.
Applicants with knowledge or experience in Year 11 and 12 Australian Tertiary Admission Ranking (ATAR) Physical Education studies are highly desirable. We also encourage applicants who have expertise in safety and duty of care policies, especially in Outdoor Education and Water Safety, to apply. Additionally, the Learning Area offers a Certificates II Outdoor Recreation and Sport Coaching and III in Sport and Recreation in Senior School, so familiarity with Vocational Education and Training (VET) processes would also be beneficial.
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 Matt Shields, Deputy Principal on (08) 9528 9200 or Matt.Shields@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 (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to five (5) 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 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/TCH938373
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