Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP893951This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024Carnarvon Community College (CC) is searching for a dynamic Deputy Principal - Primary to join the leadership team.Professional BenefitsWorking for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive benefits including: Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10,210 per yearLocality allowance of $1,723 a yearAttraction and Retention Incentive of $10,000 see info below11 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leaveSubsidised accommodation where applicableFree relocationAir-conditioning subsidy You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – Teachers and school administrators employed at Carnarvon Community College in 2024 are eligible to receive an of $10,000 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment. The ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school. About the RoleThe Deputy Principal works collaboratively alongside the Principal. The successful applicant should ideally have outstanding interpersonal skills to develop strong relationships with all stakeholders of the school community. Strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to lead professional learning communities is important to the role.The Deputy Principal, alongside the leadership team, drives the school's priorities and direction. The successful applicant should ideally have skills to lead teams of staff with a focus on student learning and progress, data-driven and evidence-based practice, and excellence.A deep knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and best practice in teaching will allow the Deputy Principal to lead school improvement alongside teams of educators to ensure students make year-on-year progress.The successful applicant should ideally be well-versed in knowing how children learn best, including those who may require extra support as well as academic extension. Knowledge and experience in leading student services is advantageous to assist in the management of processes and resourcing to cater for the needs of all students.Our schoolCarnarvon CC an Independent Public School which caters for students from K-12 and proudly serves the Carnarvon community. We have an extensive campus complete with state of the art facilities, ushering in a new era of education committed to produce the best possible outcomes for our students.Our motto 'Growing Excellence Together' highlights some of the foundational aspects of our College. Firstly, our commitment to continuous improvement and growth. Secondly our pursuit of excellence and the high expectations we have for our students. Finally, the importance of us all working together to ensure every student is a successful global citizen.The location and communityCarnarvon is a coastal town located on Yinggarda country which is perfectly positioned between Shark Bay to the south and the Ningaloo World Heritage areas to the north. It's a gateway to adventure, you will discover this fascinating town's historic, cultural and foodie highlights. About 5,000 people currently call Carnarvon home, and the population is a rich mix of heritages and cultures. It is a hub of natural rugged beauty, whilst also being a great place to rest, relax and recharge.For more information about Carnarvon visit 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.
