- 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.
- A four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the branch.
- A CV of up to four (4) pages 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.
- 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.
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
Deputy Principal - City Of Swan, Australia - VenuesWest
Description
Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Arbor Grove Primary School
Deputy Principal
Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP886712
This is a nine (9) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024 with possible extension (12 months).
Arbor Grove Primary School (PS) is seeking a dedicated, passionate, and enthusiastic Deputy Principal to join our professional and dedicated team.
The successful applicant should be a strong leader, highly motivated, and innovative, with strengths in the development of the whole school curriculum and student engagement, as well as a high level of organisational skills to work with our team to incorporate strategic intent into operational plans, which maximize student engagement, motivation, and achievement.
The successful applicant should have strong interpersonal and communication skills. You should ideally be highly motivated, energetic, and hardworking, as well as proactive in the support of students and staff and, ideally, have experience in engaging and motivating staff in new and innovative approaches. Previous experience and understanding of best practice in the Early Years would be desirable.
As Deputy Principal, you will work closely with the Principal and members of the executive team to provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision and facilitating workforce effectiveness. You will have a key leadership role in teaching and learning and will be responsible for delivering strategies and targets outlined in the focus areas within the school's Business Plan. This will include further development and monitoring of our data-informed teaching practices initiative and instructional leadership program.
Arbor Grove PS' dedicated and highly qualified staff are focussed on achieving strong social, emotional and academic outcomes for our students. We offer a caring and nurturing learning environment. Students at our school are respectful, resilient, and self-disciplined - they value learning. Our teachers are avid lifelong learners with high expectations - in terms of both students' learning and their behaviour. Their joy for teaching is infectious. Students will enjoy coming to school each and every day. We are committed to evidence-based quality teaching and learning programs that enable students to develop the skills to become an independent learner.
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:
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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Application Instructions
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:
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:
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 26 April 2024.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
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