Deputy Principal - Primary Branch:
Wiluna Remote Community School Division:
Goldfields Education Region Salary:
Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021) This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension.
Wiluna Remote Community School (RCS) is looking for an enthusiastic and culturally responsive Deputy Principal, who is committed to achieving the best educational outcomes for our students.
Wiluna is a culturally special and historically unique place, surrounded by desert, waterways and cultural areas.
We are situated 1000km north-east of Perth and 550 km north of Kalgoorlie.
Wiluna RCS caters for Kindergarten to Year 12 and has a population of between 65 and 85 students.
Our school staff are committed to connecting learning to the Martu culture through our local curriculum.
Wiluna Remote Community School offers an extensive two-way learning program in both our primary and secondary school.
We have an expectation of high-quality teaching.
The school collaborates extensively with the local community.
The establishment of strong community partnerships makes the Wiluna community extremely proud.
Our staff and school community have high expectations that our students will achieve educational outcomes.
The successful applicant will ideally work as part of a dedicated team and have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our school community.
The successful applicant will ideally have outstanding interpersonal skills and be a collaborative team administrator.
As Deputy Principal - Primary, the successful applicant will ideally establish and sustain effective collaborative approaches to lead whole school improvement, instructional practice and curriculum development.
In this role you will oversee the Scaling Up Success Initiative.
The ability to analyse data to inform teaching and learning and use Information Communication Technology (ICT) effectively is highly desirable.
The successful applicant should ideally have strong interpersonal and cultural responsiveness skills when working with parents and stakeholders and the ability to engage with students from years K-12.
Ideally the successful applicant will be a Deputy Principal - Primary who is a high-quality educator, able to provide coaching and feedback to our teaching staff.
Experience in trauma-informed practice is highly desirable as well as working with and establishing plans for Students at Educational Risk.
The Primary school Deputy Principal will ideally be responsible for managing and improving the primary school attendance and monitoring in-town transiency.
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 Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18,120 a year Locality allowance of $2,281 a year 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation 12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays) 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters Subsidised leave travel during major vacations Free GROH housing Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract) Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
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.
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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A 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.
Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/DP917576 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 Friday, 4 October 2024 #J-18808-Ljbffr
