Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken from 5:00 until 8:00 (AWST) on Saturday 21 September 2024.Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken from 17:00 on Friday 27 September until 22:00 on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST).RAMS, Jobs WA, and agency jobs boards will be unavailable during this period. Time Remaining 28 days Deputy Principal - Early Years Branch: Derby District High School Division: Kimberley Education Region Salary: Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021) This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 Derby District High School is located in Derby which is situated at the southern end of King Sound in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. Derby is 220km east of Broome by road and is 2463km north of Perth. It was the first town settled in the Kimberley. Derby is well supported with a range of government infrastructures. Its location near the King Sound and a number of rivers provides for many boating and fishing recreational activities - but not swimming! Derby District High School is located in attractive and well-maintained grounds and surroundings. With an enrolment of over 600 students, it provides an education program for students from Zero to Year 12. Students attend the school from the town of Derby and outlying areas including the Aboriginal Communities of Mowanjum and Pandanus Park. The school has a very successful Early Years program commencing with KindiLink, which is focused on parents and their children from 0-3 years old at two offsite locations. On site we have two Kindergarten classes that run four days a week and a purpose built Early Years centre for our Pre-Primary and Year 1 students. The successful applicant will ideally manage and lead Early Years staff and students by providing instructional and curriculum leadership under the direction of the principal. In collaboration with the principal and members of the Executive Team, the Deputy Principal provides educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision and establishing strong relationships with students, staff, and the community. The successful applicant would ideally possess a strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, as well as knowledge of explicit instruction and play based learning to ensure a balanced curriculum delivery. The school is part of the Kimberley School's Project and supports staff to implement a targeted teaching approach, including Daily Reviews, Let's Decode and Heggerty. An understanding of and commitment to school operations, behaviour education and pastoral care is also important to our Derby context. The successful applicant should ideally have outstanding communication and organisational skills; resilience and the ability to lead staff to effectively implement the West Australian Curriculum. They should also have experience in embedding whole-school approaches, coordinating and initiating strategies for supporting students at Educational Risk; and engaging staff, parents and students with the National Quality Standards. Professional Benefits Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy: Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $13,730 a year Locality allowance of $3,469 a year 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays) More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave Subsidised accommodation where applicable Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). During the school holidays, p lease contact Eliot Money on 0 427 429 334 or Christine Street on 0448 758 747. 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; 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 being your current line manager. Your application should include: A CV of up to four (4) 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: SS/DP918538 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, 16 October 2024
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