This is for a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025Hedland Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a passionate and progressive Deputy Principal – Student Wellbeing and Support (DP - SWS) to join our Executive team.Hedland SHS, located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12.
Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility.
These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS.
All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance.
We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement.
We aim to empower young people from diverse backgrounds so all students can be successful.Find out more about our school by visiting The RoleThe DP - SWS leads the strategic directions of whole school positive behaviour support processes.
Another key aspect of the Student Support portfolio will be leading attendance practices and processes leading to improvement.
The DP - SWS develops, reviews and refines school policy and guidelines that govern all aspects of student wellbeing and support in collaboration with the school executive and senior leadership teams.
They ensure quality case management through working collaboratively with the Program Coordinators – Student Support (PC-SS) and Student Support Coordinator to embed whole school student well-being initiatives and the implementation of our new GEL (Grow, Empower, Learn) program to form a positive learning environment and well-being initiatives, where every student is well known.The DP - SWS uses their exceptional influence and evidence-based decision-making ensuring Program Coordinators lead whole school student wellbeing initiatives as they oversee the operational management of our Student Support Centre.
The DP - SWS oversees complex cases and whole school case management working collaboratively with the onsite allied support team, external agencies and wider school staff and community to promote the wellbeing of each student.
They lead the school in maintaining a positive learning environment where each student's physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development is fostered.In collaboration with all staff and key stakeholders within the community, you will ensure staff are working proactively to promote a sense of belonging for all students, working restoratively to solve conflict, and engaging students, caregivers and staff in participative decision-making, resulting in improved community relationships and whole school regular attendance.While the position we are initially seeking to fill is primarily for the portfolio of Student Wellbeing and Support, there may be later movement in the team to meet future needs and build upon leadership skills and expertise.
We are looking for the applicant who has current experience in student services with a varied skill set and the ability to transfer skills and appropriate knowledge across all areas of the school.Professional BenefitsWorking 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 $10 210 per yearLocality allowance of $3 976 per yearFree relocationSubsidised GROH accommodation11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation12 weeks' vacation leave (school holidays)More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leaveAir conditioning subsidyTravel concessionsOptical aids subsidyReturn Flights to Perth or another Regional centre Find out more about the benefits by visiting .For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.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, please contact Janine Keall, Principal on 0417 634 197 or emailing During the school holidays, please contact Polly Harcourt – HR Officer on 0448 495 469Equity and DiversityWe 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.
Explore our for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must: be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.hold registration with the of Western Australiaobtain 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 or in the attached application package.Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).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.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour 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 settingsHigh 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/DP919532Suitable 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, 21 October 2024
