This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Cecil Andrews College, located in Seville Grove, Perth, is an innovative and inclusive educational institution dedicated to creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Our college motto is ‘Achieving Excellence Together” and this is embedded in everything we do. We encourage students to discover their strengths, develop confidence in their abilities, and have the resilience to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society. Within a supportive environment where students feel valued and belong, we are building a community where learning transforms lives and creates hope for the future.

Our commitment extends to students from Year 7 to Year 12, where we focus on fostering their growth and success. At the heart of our mission is the unwavering dedication of our passionate staff, who are driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, especially those who may face unique challenges in their educational journey. 

Cecil Andrews College stands at the heart of a diverse community, and with students from a range of backgrounds. We are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our  staff are motivated by the desire to improve outcomes for students, provide high levels of care and support and help create opportunities for success. As a college, we provide a range of pathway options towards university, Technical and Further Education (TAFE), further training and employment.

We encourage our students to be active learners, engage in their local community and demonstrate respect for each other and their environment. We further support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with programs such as the Clontarf Academy, Stars Foundation and Follow the Dream.

Find out more about our school by visiting Cecil Andrews College or Schools Online.

The Role

Cecil Andrews College is seeking a skilled educator and collaborative instructional leader to join our team as Program Coordinator – Teaching and Learning Coach. This is an opportunity to work alongside teachers and school leaders to strengthen the quality, consistency and impact of teaching and learning across our school.

The Program Coordinator – Teaching and Learning Coach provides instructional leadership to strengthen teaching quality and student achievement. Reporting to the Deputy Principal and working closely with the College Executive and Senior Leadership, you will ideally contribute to school planning, promote the school’s shared vision and lead improvement within the teaching and learning portfolio.

You will ideally translate whole-school priorities into effective classroom practice, strengthen curriculum coherence, and support teachers to use assessment evidence to plan, teach and evaluate student learning. Through collaborative decision making and effective change processes, you will ideally build staff ownership of the Whole School Instructional Model and support their consistent implementation.

Building staff capability is central to this role. Through coaching cycles, modelling, observation and feedback, you will ideally help teachers refine their practice and evaluate its impact. You will ideally facilitate Professional Learning Communities, collaborative planning and targeted professional learning, combining clear expectations with practical support and professional trust.

You will ideally provide school leaders with clear evidence of curriculum implementation, staff capability development and student progress. This should allow improvement planning, Public School Review evidence and reporting on curriculum-aligned funded initiatives where applicable. You will ideally exercise professional judgement within agreed frameworks, recommend priorities and resource needs, and raise significant curriculum, assessment or resourcing concerns promptly.

The successful applicant will ideally bring:

• The ability to coach and mentor teachers through modelling, observation, feedback and reflection.
• Strategic development of the Whole School Instructional Model to ensure fidelity and alignment to the priorities in the College’s Business plan.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and the capacity to develop coherent planning and assessment practices across teams.
• Confidence in analysing student achievement data and translating findings into specific teaching and improvement actions.
• The capacity to lead change collaboratively, establish shared expectations and follow through on agreed priorities.
• A commitment to culturally responsive teaching, high expectations and meaningful learning for First Nations students.
• An understanding of differentiated teaching, adjustments for students with disability and the needs of students learning English as an additional language or dialect.
• The capacity to manage resources and budgets responsibly and align expenditure with identified learning needs.
• Strong organisational skills, sound professional judgement and a commitment to ongoing professional learning.

This role will suit a leader who wants to remain closely connected to classroom practice, make improvement processes practical and manageable for staff, and evaluate success through stronger teaching and display student progress.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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 Carl Stott on (08) 9234 3400 or by emailing carl.stott@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 four (4) 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/SA1070894

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

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

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 11 November 2026