Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region
Salary: Level 4, $148,726 - $158,176 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
We are seeking to establish a pool of Associate Principal for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Mount Hawthorn Primary School (PS) opened in 1906 and is situated on Whadjuk Noongar boodja. The school caters for 980 students in Kindergarten to Year 6 with four to six classes per year level, and offers exceptional opportunities for students in science, music, sport, Aboriginal culture, and visual art. Our dedicated and professional teachers look to employ evidence-based strategies to maximise the effect they have on student learning. In addition, we constantly aim to deliver the highest standards of pastoral care and support services to enable all students to thrive.
The prospect of an appointment being made from this pool for the 2025 school year is high. It is essential that the suitable applicants display substantive leadership experience in a primary school at Level 3 (or higher).
In collaboration with the Principal and members of the school leadership team, the Level 4 Associate Principal will ideally provide educational leadership across the school community with a focus on Years 4 to 6. The suitable applicants will ideally play a key role in driving the school's improvement agenda that is focussed on the delivery of high-quality instructional practice and student wellbeing. You will ideally provide strong instructional and curriculum leadership and work to ensure whole school approaches are embedded in classroom practice. Experience in student services is also desirable.
The suitable applicants will join a cohesive leadership team consisting of the Principal, three Level 3 Deputy Principals and the Manager of Corporate Services. The school also has a strong tier of middle leaders, including two impact coaches, who combine their coaching roles with classroom teaching and other leadership responsibilities.
The Associate Principal will lead and manage the Year 4 to 6 phase, comprising 360 students, 12 classes and 17FTE teaching staff.
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.
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, including a leadership organisational chart, please contact Leon Wilson, Principal on (08) 9338 0550 or ******.
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.
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; andconsent 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.
Your application should include:
A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.A two (2) page statement addressing the following 2 selection criteria only: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.Applicants who progress to shortlisting will then be assessed against all 4 selection criteria outlined in the attached JDFDemonstrated 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/DP932872
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, 27 November 2024.
#J-18808-Ljbffr