Darryl Dedman
Scarborough
Summary
Leadership is a lifelong venture and the opportunities to become a more effective leader exist in every interaction that we have every day. I strive to improve communication, motivate team building, negotiate and create a clear vision for the school that all stakeholders are committed to. My objective is to maintain high expectations and as a transformational leader instill in my staff the belief that all students can be successful. Experienced in leading change, workplace culture transformation and the strategic development of innovative and dynamic systems/processes. Recognised for my ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of individuals and organisations, to forge strong relationships and develop a shared vision. Ethical, team orientated, proactive and flexible in the pursuit of ‘best practice’ and excellence. Skilled in delivering successful learning outcomes for students.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Ed. Dept. of Western Australia. Rawlinson Primary School
01.2017 - Current
- Strategic Planning - led Rawlinson Primary School (RPS) through three iterations of the strategic planning cycle using collaborative whole staff and community consultation processes.
- Successfully led RPS through two Public School Reviews, both receiving three year review periods and positive feedback from the panel commending us for the collaborative, informed and strategic directions the school was taking.
- Received high praise through Principal Performance Review for the leadership that was being demonstrated at RPS.
- Rewrote BMIS policy, implementing and embedding PBS as the back bone to this policy so that expectations were clearly understood by students, staff and the community.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness by promoting Curriculum Leaders who engaged with The Centre of Excellence, promoting the Science of Reading and explicit teaching which resulted in academic achievement in NAPLAN greater than 'like schools' and equal to or greater than Western Australian State School averages.
- Performed classroom evaluations and observations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness, including mentoring newly appointed staff and providing encouragement and constructive feedback.
- Completed multiple successful teacher reviews for newly appointed staff seeking full registration.
- Established a Finance Committee and budgeting protocols that aligned with Department Policy and provided complete transparency.
- Kept RPS in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards by establishing a Health and Safety Committee and a Safety Officer..
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities. Working with Departments Commercial Department to advertise, select and contract an Outside School Hours (OSH) provider.
- Support staff development and career mentoring with multiple ex-staff who regularly call me for advice regarding department policy, how to proceed with difficult conversations, career moves and personal wellbeing advice.
- School Development Day planning and the Induction of new teachers into Rawlinson Primary School.
- Reports to: Regional Executive Director Ms
Principal – Level 5
Ed. Dept. of Western Australia. Halls Creek District High School
07.2013 - 01.2017
- Identified by Mr Brett Hunt, Director ERG, and Mr Greg Robson, Regional Director, Kimberley, as the person capable of leading Halls Creek District High School and addressing prescribed improvements from the Expert Review Group (ERG).
- Led the development of a strategic plan to address the twelve prescribed improvements from the ERG.
- After two years, successfully signed off by the Expert Review Group as having re-established a positive culture in the school and achievement of all 12 improvements.
- Established a relationship of trust and mutual respect with staff and community.
- Re-established a School Council and connections with community elders.
- Strengthened government and community agency interaction.
- Developed a collaborative leadership culture.
- Defined roles and responsibilities of staff developing "Our Way'. A school policy document that detailed processes and pedagogy. Maintaining connectedness across the school despite extensive staff changes.
- Reviewed and stabilised school budget.
- Established School Finance Committee and Cost Centre Managers.
- Reviewed staff resources and employed staff to achieve strategic goals.
- Promoted and fostered Aboriginal leadership.
- Reported to: Mr. Greg Robson – Regional Education Director
Curriculum Team Leader, Deputy Principal-Student Services. (level 3) Associate Principal – Primary (level 4)
Ed. Dept. of Western Australia. Halls Creek District High School
2012 - 07.2013
- Management of student behaviour.
- Coordinated and implemented Performance Management process
- Liaise with Curriculum Team Leaders to support their directions.
- Liaise with various community groups to maintain communication from a school perspective.
- Organize meetings and coordinate staff with school support such as School Psychologists and the Health Department School Nurse.
- Management of Duty Rosters and staff relief.
- School Development Day planning and the Induction of new teachers into Halls Creek District High School.
- Monitor and address attendance issues, including children whose whereabouts is unknown.
- Managed the improvement in teacher programming throughout the school.
- Introduced Positive Tracking throughout the Primary school.
- Began the Performance Management process for staff
- Reports to: Principal, Mr C. Fong.
Teacher – Year 5/6
01.2011
Director
Sea Air WA Pty Ltd
2001 - 01.2010
- Developed a strategic plan that enabled me to negotiate an exclusive Australian trade and import agreement with the New Zealand company Swageturn.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets. Importing rope from Switzerland and India and stainless steel wire from Korea.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships, travelling and visiting face to face all customers throughout Australia.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Increased company efficiency and turn over 3 times in five years.
- Negotiated the sale of the business to Sydney company Paul Minter Rigging and mentored Paul in the transition.
Deputy/Acting Principal
North Innaloo Primary
01.1994 - 12.1996
Education
Grad. Dip. of Business Management -
Edith Cowan University
01.1997
Bachelor of Ed. - undefined
Edith Cowan University
01.1986
Senior Teacher Certificate - undefined
01.1986
Diploma of Teaching - undefined
Graylands Teachers College
01.1978
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Critical Problem Solving
- Future focused
- Mentoring and coaching
- Team Building
- Workplace Culture Transformation
- Curriculum Development
- Community Engagement
Affiliations
- TRBWA Member # 33080917 Member from 2011
- Western Australian Principals Association. Member from 2013
- Norfolk Collegiate Group Member from 2018
- Swan Principals Network Member from 2017
Clubs and Interests
Melville City Hockey Club,
Perth Dinghy Sailing Club
Additional Skills and Training
- 2021 Classroom Management Strategies Curriculum Support session 1 and 2. Microsoft Teams. Zoom Workshop
- 2020 PBS Team Training Using Markbook in Connect Microsoft Teams Communicating with parents using Connect
- 2019 STEM for Leaders NAPLAN online SAIS Dashboard TDS Maths – Whole School Practices in Numeracy. NCCD K-12
- 2018 LAN English – Networked Reading TDS Stem Primary Leaders Violence in Schools Strategy Implementation Conversion to Permanency Review
- 2017 Connect and your School Leading School Improvement LAP Languages ; Supporting Primary School Leaders to implement language.
- 2016 Leading and Teaching in a Digital School Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework
- 2015 Growth Coaching
- 2014 Early Childhood National Quality Standard – Principal Training. Peel Language Development – Six Areas of Language. CAT – Conference Accredited Training in CMS
- 2013 CMS – Classroom Management Strategies Stronger Smarter Leadership Program Protective Behaviours Training Peel Language – Introduction to Speech and Language. SPICE – Secondary Science Enrichment Program Accountable and Ethical Decision Making Kagan 5 day Workshop – Cooperative Learning.
Timeline
Principal
Ed. Dept. of Western Australia. Rawlinson Primary School
01.2017 - Current
Principal – Level 5
Ed. Dept. of Western Australia. Halls Creek District High School
07.2013 - 01.2017
Teacher – Year 5/6
01.2011
Deputy/Acting Principal
North Innaloo Primary
01.1994 - 12.1996
Bachelor of Ed. - undefined
Edith Cowan University
Senior Teacher Certificate - undefined
Diploma of Teaching - undefined
Graylands Teachers College
Curriculum Team Leader, Deputy Principal-Student Services. (level 3) Associate Principal – Primary (level 4)
Ed. Dept. of Western Australia. Halls Creek District High School
2012 - 07.2013
Director
Sea Air WA Pty Ltd
2001 - 01.2010
Grad. Dip. of Business Management -
Edith Cowan University