Head of Secondary School

We are looking for a dynamic and creative leader, with the vision and passion to further enhance the excellent reputation for secondary education at Penrhos College in Western Australia. If you can demonstrate a successful track record as an inspirational leader within a relevant environment, along with achievement in fostering progressive educational values and principles, we would welcome your application.

The newly created Head of Secondary School role presents an exciting and significant opportunity to lead a team of talented teachers in the delivery of ‘Inspirational Student Experiences’ Years 7-12, within the context of excellence as outlined in our teaching and learning framework. The successful applicant will play a key role in shaping our future direction, ensuring Penrhos continues to offer students an exceptional, defining, and personalised learning experience.

Responsibilities related to this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leadership: A track record of working productively and collaboratively as part of a leadership team to achieve strategic and shared goals
• Teaching and Learning: Foster and develop academic excellence in the Secondary School through engagement with future-focused educational practices in relation to girls’ education for years 7 to 12
• Strategic Planning: Assist the Principal with strategic planning and review of Penrhos College
• Pastoral Care: Have overall responsibility for the welfare and discipline of students in the Secondary School
• Staff: Oversee the College’s Secondary School staff welfare management and performance
• Administration: Manage Secondary School budgets and have oversight of the annual Secondary School Calendar

Selections Criteria:

• A minimum four-year recognised teaching qualification including a bachelor’s degree and Post-Graduate Teaching Diploma / University Qualification or a Bachelor of Education
• A minimum of 3 years full time teaching experience in a recognised educational institution
• 5 years of leadership in education
• Current National Police Clearance and a Working with Children card (WWC).
• Current TRBWA Membership
• Commitment to providing students with a safe, supportive and respectful environment.
• Commitment to the College’s Core Shared values of Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Knowledge, Growth and Synergy.

The following criteria must be addressed with evidence in the Selection Criteria document:

1. Strong understanding of the needs of students in the secondary years of schooling
2. Demonstrated capacity to lead the Secondary School team to achieve excellence in the delivery of the School’s curriculum
3. Ability to demonstrate a high level of initiative and organisational skills, and the ability to plan, set priorities, and make sound judgments based on thoughtful evaluation to meet the objectives of the School
4. Outstanding community-based leadership and team-building skills, including the capacity to engage and inspire
5. Ability to demonstrate initiative, drive, and a strong sense of professionalism
6. Willingness to uphold and commit to the College’s Care Shared values

On Offer:

• Competitive salary package (depending on skills and experience)
• Best practice ICT resources
• Staff discount on tuition fees after successful completion of probationary period.
• Excellent working environment and state-of-the-art facilities
• Free parking

Applications close 8 am Monday, 19 July 2021

How to Apply:

Your Application must include:

1. Cover letter stating why you are applying for the position and providing your contact details. The letter can be addressed to the Principal.
2. Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae outlining your personal details, qualifications and relevant work history, education and professional memberships. Relevant work history should commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of employment. In the description of your work history give a brief summary of the duties and responsibilities for each of the positions.
3. Work-related referees. Please add the names and contact details of three confidential referees. It is essential that one referee is your present Line Manager. The College reserves the right to contact other staff who may have worked with the applicant in a line management or supervisory capacity.
4. Selection Criteria. Please address the selection criteria and your suitability for the role based on the six (6) criteria as indicated in the ad. Please respond only to these areas using the STAR technique. Describe a recent work-related Situation or Task, Action you took to complete the task or resolve the situation and the Results you achieved. (Maximum 3 pages)

Please send through your application in one document to applications@penrhos.wa.edu.au.

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing

All children and young people who come to Penrhos College have a right to feel and be safe. We are committed to providing a child safe and child friendly environment, where children and young people are safe and feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.

We have a zero tolerance for child abuse and other harm and are committed to acting in students’ best interests and keeping them safe from harm.

The College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintaining a child safe culture.

Each member of the College community has a responsibility to understand the importance and specific role that they play individually and collectively to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all students is at the forefront of all that they do and every decision that they make.

Only persons with unlimited rights to work in Australia need apply.

No agency calls, please. Applications will not be accepted through recruitment agencies for this role.

Disclaimer: Penrhos reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by