Deputy Principal
At Collie Senior High School (SHS) our moral purpose is to provide opportunities for all students to develop skills, knowledge, and resilience, through high quality teaching, to pursue pathways of their choice.
We enjoy a positive reputation, both for the excellent educational opportunities we offer and for our high standards of achievement. Students are encouraged to achieve personal excellence in all aspects of the curriculum and to interact with each other and the wider community in a positive, constructive, and socially responsible manner.
Collie SHS delivers teaching and learning programs to meet the learning needs of a diverse range of lower school students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 and support Senior school students in Years 11 and 12 in pursuit of university entry through an Australian Tertiary Achievement Rank (ATAR) or Vocational Education and Training (VET) opportunities.
Set in the picturesque Collie River Valley, Collie is located approximately 200 km south of Perth via the South West Highway or Forrest Highway and only 60km from the regional port city of Bunbury in the South West of Western Australia.
Find out more about our school by visiting Collie Senior High School or Schools Online.
The Role
As the Deputy Principal you will be an integral part of our dedicated executive team, to develop and promote the school’s vision and values in the school community. The Deputy Principal will also work collaboratively with HOLA’s, teachers and support staff in implementing the priorities of the School Plan. This include delivering a viable and guaranteed curriculum across the phases of learning, and implementing school wide Conditions for Learning. To be successful in this role you will ideally be a passionate educator, committed to making a difference in the lives of young people and have a thorough understanding of restorative practices and have a passion for staff and student wellbeing.
Taking into consideration the school’s business plans, financial and budget considerations, and legislative requirements, your professional knowledge will ideally include the ability to allocate resources through collaborative planning and timetabling to ensure that students receive a broad range of curriculum experiences. You should have a clear understanding of the learning environment required to prepare early adolescent students for success in senior school and beyond.
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:
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
- free relocation
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au 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 Bridgid Lafferty, Principal on (08) 9735 1200 or Bridgid.Lafferty@education.wa.edu.au
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.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To 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 Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- 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.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) 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: IPS/DP923442
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 4 November 2024