Salary: Level 3, $132,143 - $144,601 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension (24 months)Cocos (Keeling) Islands District High School (DHS) operates as a Kindergarten to Year 10 (K-10) school, split across two campuses, West Island and Home Island. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to contribute to a positive team culture and embrace a flexible approach to the unique challenges of working in a District High School.At Cocos (Keeling) Islands DHS, we are committed to our vision of "high levels of learning for all students". We offer a quality education in a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment. As part of a close-knit community, our school provides a unique setting where children develop academically, socially, and emotionally from K-10. We ensure a seamless transition between early childhood, primary, and secondary schooling, applying a whole-school approach and instructional model to all learning activities.Home Island classes (Years K-6), and the West Island classes (Years 7-10) are comprised predominantly of students from an English as an Additional Language/ Dialect (EALD) background (Cocos Malay). West Island primary classes (K-6) are comprised predominantly of students from an Anglo-Australian background.Our school prides itself on our pastoral care and inclusivity to support the development of students as high functioning members of the community.The successful applicant should have the capacity and resilience to develop others while working collaboratively to ensure whole school initiatives and Business Plan targets are achieved. These initiatives include improving literacy and numeracy outcomes, effective data analysis, curriculum differentiation, sustainability, STEM, teacher self-reflection, and parental engagement.You will ideally have highly developed knowledge of the Western Australian curriculum, including EALD, in addition to knowledge of current research and evidence-based practices. A strong understanding of instructional leadership and a capacity to link learning across curriculum areas and the cross-curriculum priorities is highly desirable.You should have the capacity to lead the analysis of data effectively, and experience in implementing whole school approaches with fidelity. Deputy principals at Cocos Islands DHS possess capacity in Students At Educational Risk (SAER) management. They have experience in making requests for Special Education Needs (SEN) support, liaising with school psychologists, as well as parents, teachers and other allied health professionals.The successful applicant will ideally possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the diplomacy to modify their leadership style to obtain the best outcomes for all, whilst modelling and promoting the school's vision and values. They will ideally possess the capacity in engaging with parents, students and the community effectively, and in a culturally respectful way.You must have a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative school culture, operating with the highest level of integrity and always modelling appropriate standards of conduct and behaviour.Professional BenefitsWorking 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. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.Want to know more?Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).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.Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete 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 two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as 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: SS/DP930537Suitable 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 Monday, 18 November 2024
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