Deputy Head of Primary School (Teaching and Learning)

Providence Christian College is a co-educational, non-denominational K-12 College with around 1050 students located in Southern River, WA.

Providence Christian College has a friendly, professional team of staff who provide a supportive work culture and a positive and inspiring work environment. We are passionate about helping each student achieve their goals, using their God-given talents to the best of their ability through quality education and practical learning. Strong trust relationships between teachers and students form the foundations for outstanding teaching and learning.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following position:

Full-time  (1.0 FTE) – Deputy Head of Primary School (Teaching and Learning) 

Responsibilities and Duties:

The Deputy Head of Primary (Teaching and Learning) is responsible to the Head of Primary for: 

Leading Staff Development:

• Lead and support teacher development, including pre-service, graduate, early career, new to the College staff, and aspiring leaders, to ensure consistent and excellent delivery of the curriculum.

Primary Relief Coordination:

• Ensure continuity of curriculum delivery by organising and coordinating relief staff on a day-to-day basis in the Primary School.

Leading Curriculum Delivery and Pedagogical Practice:

• Lead staff in employing evidence-based pedagogical practices in line with curriculum requirements and a Christian worldview with fidelity.
• Lead the teaching and learning cycle, including data collection and analysis, programming, documentation, and assessment and reporting processes.
• Lead the purchasing and management of resources to support learning programmes.
• Work as part of the Primary School Leadership Team in the daily running of the school and associated events and activities.

Collaborating in Strategic Planning:

• In collaboration with the Head of Primary, annually review and update relevant policies and procedures.
• Work as part of the Primary School Leadership Team in the strategic planning and implementation of Primary School priorities.

Developing a strong College community:

• Lead and participate in College tours and promotional activities.
• Contribute to the College newsletter and other publications as required.
• Lead and participate in Primary School Assemblies and College events as required.

The role may require a (0.2 FTE) classroom teaching.

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

You will have:

• Exemplary planning, organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, that can be used effectively with staff, students and parents.
• A commitment to go the extra mile to ensure that the Primary School Staff, students and community are supported.
• Experience in the Google Environment.

Desired Knowledge and Experience:

You will have:

• Some experience in using the TASS school management system.
• Experience in the Google Environment.

Personal Qualities:

• You display an active Christian Faith.
• You are passionate about living out your Christian faith, and you are prepared to model, uphold, and support the Ethos of the College and its Core Values.
• You are deeply relational, friendly and open.

Please include with your application a cover letter (no more than two pages) that showcases your potential to fulfil the responsibilities and duties of the role and which addresses the knowledge, experience and personal qualities that you will bring to the role.

Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience related to the teaching responsibility required by the position.
• Current Western Australia Australian Teachers Registration Board Certificate of Registration (TRBWA).
• Current Working With Children Card.
• Current Police Clearance.

Additional Requirements:

• The successful applicant will be expected to complete the National Principals Child Safe Modules if not already completed.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).

Excited by the possibilities? Fill out an application form today!

Applications must be submitted on the College Application Form, which can be accessed on our website or by clicking on the link below:

College Application Form

Further information about the College can be accessed on the College website www.providence.wa.edu.au and the College Code of Conduct. 

The closing date for applications is Friday, 04 October, 2024.