Deputy Principal - City Of Rockingham, Australia - VenuesWest

Description

Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

Endeavour Primary School

Deputy Principal

Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (SEA GA 2021)

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP892329

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024

Endeavour Primary School (PS) is seeking to appoint an outstanding, collaborative and team focussed Deputy Principal to join their team.

In collaboration with the Leadership Team, the Deputy Principal would provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school values, ethos and priorities, and encouraging students, staff, parents, community members and others to share ownership of the school's vision and goals. You will ideally have experience leading teacher quality, using evidence-based planning to improve learning outcomes and be able to work through complex situations in both a team environment and individually.

The successful applicant should possess a high level of interpersonal skills enabling them to build professional relationships with staff, to model and promote a culture of professional performance, providing mentoring and coaching where appropriate. These interpersonal skills would also be utilised to build partnerships with parents and the wider school community.

In addition to these elements, the Deputy Principal should also possess extensive knowledge in whole school approaches to curriculum, data analysis, and the ability to successfully assist staff with identifying key areas of focus.

Endeavour PS is located in the suburb of Port Kennedy, approximately 10km south of Rockingham. Working in partnership with the Endeavour Education Support Centre, we have formed Endeavour Schools to provide a truly inclusive setting for the benefit of all students from Kindergarten through to Year 6.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:

• 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.

Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

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All applications are submitted online. Select "Apply for Job", at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A four to five (4-5) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting "Apply for Job".

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone for assistance.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department's induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department's training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 8 May 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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