Advertised Vacancy Number: PR905947
This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible twenty-four (24) month extension.
Applicants who are permanent employees need to ensure they gain approval from their Director of Education to be released from their permanent position for this fixed term appointment.
About the Role
The successful applicant will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a school culture that promotes positive relationships between students and between students and staff, and engaging parents and the wider community in the educational work of the school.
Principals are responsible for being innovative and creative in the establishment of systems and structures to foster academic development and improvements in social and emotional development for students, as well as engaging a diverse school community in the educational programs of the school.
Principals possess a commitment to continuous school improvement and development of the instructional program, particularly the pedagogy of beginning teachers, and building networks with other agencies, other schools, and services in the community to benefit school programs.
About Cocos Islands District High School
Cocos (Keeling) Islands District High School (DHS) is a Commonwealth School managed by the Education Department of Western Australia. It is one of the most unique educational environments in Australia. Situated on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, it is the most westerly of Australia’s territories, lying in the Indian Ocean approximately 2900kms northwest of Perth, and 2600kms west of Darwin. Its nearest neighbour is Christmas Island situated 900kms to the northeast.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands DHS comprises two campuses. The Home Island campus caters for Kindergarten to Year 6 students. The West Island campus operates for Kindergarten to Year 10 students. Cocos (Keeling) Islands DHS is a Commonwealth School and operates by a Service Delivery Arrangement between the Commonwealth and State Governments. The Department of Education delivers education services to students at Cocos (Keeling) Islands District High School in a manner that is similar to those delivered in comparable mainland Western Australian communities.
For information about Cocos Islands District High School please visit Schools Online.
For Further Job Related Information
Full details of the role, including selection criteria and eligibility and training requirements, are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more specific information on the role and responsibilities, please contact Michael Nicholas, Coordinator Indian Ocean Territories Schools, North Metropolitan Education Region 08 9285 3685 or Michael.Nicholas@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.
Application Instructions
To be considered for this position, please complete the online application form that includes details of 2 work related referees (one being your current line manager), and attach the following:
- A 4 page statement addressing the selection criteria(found in the attached JDF), in context of the role and business needs of the school;
- A CV of up to 3 pages that includes your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
Please refer to the attached for further information on how to apply. It is recommended you consider all information contained in the advertisement any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, or if you do not receive a confirmation email once submitted, please contact us for assistance on 08 9264 8317.
Subsequent Appointments
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.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 14 August 2024.
