We are seeking to establish a pool of suitable Program Coordinator – Learning Community leaders  for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

The school stands on the bank of the Avon River and has a proud and rich history of providing a comprehensive curriculum to students in Years 7 to 12 from the Northam and surrounding Wheatbelt districts. With over 650 students, we are the largest school in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.

In our vision of ‘A Community United’, we work in partnership with students, staff, parents/carers and the community to establish positive and productive relationships.

Northam SHS is focused on embedding trauma-informed and restorative practices, where our systems are designed to prioritise student belonging, voice and mastery in a strengths-based model. 

Find out more about our school by visiting www.northamshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

As the Program Coordinator – Learning Community, you will ideally work collaboratively with the Principal and members of the Senior Leadership Team to provide educational leadership within the school and wider community. This is a dual leadership role, comprising responsibility for the leadership and management of a designated Learning Community, with a strong focus on student behaviour, engagement and wellbeing, alongside leadership of a designated curriculum area, with a focus on curriculum delivery, quality teaching and learning, and student achievement. An instructional focus completes the role comprising of a small classroom teaching allocation. Our Learning Community model enables a more personalised approach to student support, fostering strong relationships and ensuring students receive individualised care and support to promote their engagement, wellbeing and academic success.

The successful applicant will ideally lead and support teams of teachers across both your areas of responsibility, building staff capacity, promoting consistent practices and fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment where students and staff are empowered to achieve success.

They should lead and support a team of teachers within their Learning Community, leading consistent approaches to student behaviour management, engagement and wellbeing. The Program Coordinator – Learning Community will oversee the academic, behavioural and wellbeing needs of their designated group of students through a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), ensuring proactive and targeted interventions are implemented to respond to individual and collective student needs. Working collaboratively with their Deputy Principal, they will play a key role in student case management processes, monitoring student progress and supporting appropriate interventions for students requiring additional support. The successful applicant will also ideally work closely with families, fostering positive partnerships and maintaining effective communication to support student engagement, wellbeing and educational success.

As an instructional and curriculum leader, the successful applicant will also be expected to demonstrate sound curriculum knowledge and the capacity to lead a designated curriculum area such as Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS), English, Science, Mathematics, The Arts, Technologies, Vocational Education and Training (VET), Big Picture Learning Academy or Social Emotional Learning. They should provide leadership in curriculum planning, delivery, assessment and moderation, supporting teachers to implement high-quality teaching and learning practices. Suitable applicants should demonstrate the ability to build staff capability, promote professional collaboration and maintain high expectations for teaching quality and student achievement.

Applicants are required to nominate the learning area or areas for which they wish to be considered in their written application, signifying their relevant curriculum knowledge and capacity to provide effective leadership within their nominated area or areas.

Suitable applicants should demonstrate strong interpersonal and organisational skills, sound professional judgement and the capacity to manage competing priorities across their leadership and teaching responsibilities. They will be effective communicators and collaborative leaders who can build trust, navigate complex situations and make informed decisions that support students, staff and the broader school community. They should demonstrate a commitment to reflective trauma informed and restorative practice, continuous improvement and contributing positively to the strategic direction and whole-school priorities of Northam Senior High School.

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:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 per year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 500 see info below
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Free relocation

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Northam Senior High School in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 500 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure).  Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year.  Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

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 Angela Bartels, Deputy Principal on (08) 9621 6300 or emailing Angela.Bartels@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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

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 (1) 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
  1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings. 
  2. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes. 
  3. 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). 
  4. Demonstrated capacity to manage 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/SA1072898

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 17 November 2026