At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire educational initiatives while collaborating with staff and the community.
- Company: Margaret River Primary School, a supportive and innovative learning environment.
- Benefits: 12 weeks vacation, subsidised accommodation, and strong superannuation contributions.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education in a vibrant community-focused school.
- Qualifications: Must be registered with the Teacher Registration Board and have relevant teaching experience.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
This is a 9 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency. Margaret River Primary School (PS) is a level 5 school located in Wooditjup Bilya on Wardandi Boodja. There is strong community support for the school, and parents and the local community actively assist in school activities. Our school ethos is Innovate, Engage and Inspire, and students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of specialist areas in and out of school to complement the core learning curriculum.
The Deputy Principal (DP) assumes a pivotal role, working closely with the Principal and the administrative team to shape the school's identity. Educational leadership is a key responsibility, involving the active development and promotion of the school's values and ethos. This includes the development and operationalisation of processes to support the delivery of the school’s strategic priorities. The DP champions a collaborative approach, encouraging not only staff but also volunteers and community members to actively share ownership of the school's vision and goals. Highly developed interpersonal skills, the capacity to build technical and relational trust, and an appetite to focus on doing the right work in the right way are important components of the DP role at Margaret River PS. This role requires fluency and knowledge of the connection between the curriculum and the pedagogies associated with engaging, instructing, practicing and applying learning.
Professional Benefits
- 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
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.
Eligibility
- 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.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Aaron Thomas, Principal on (08) 9757 8500 or by emailing Aaron.Thomas@education.wa.edu.au.
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