Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA588880
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2019
Balga Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Program Coordinator – Student Services to join their friendly team.
As the suitable applicant, you will have proven and effective leadership qualities including the capacity to strategically lead evidence-based improvements, inspire others, and build and maintain effective working relationships through highly developed interpersonal and communication skills. You will lead and manage the Student Services team to provide tiered interventions, support and development programs for students. These strategies are integral to enhancing student engagement to ensure high educational outcomes for all students. You will work as part of a dedicated team and have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the school community.
Balga Senior High School Context
Balga SHS is a unique school, specialising in literacy, numeracy, vocational training, and lifelong learning for students including those seeking academic opportunities and those at educational risk. Situated 20 kilometres from Perth, with 614 students from over 39 nationalities, it has experienced, trained staff emphasising Pastoral Care.
Balga SHS an Independent Public School, is recognised for its STEM and Aboriginal Innovation and is identified as a Distinctive School. Balga SHS has been a finalist in WA Premier’s Excellence in Aboriginal Education Awards three times and the school enrols students in a diverse range of specialist programs. These programs have been established specifically to cater for students who, because of their life circumstances, are at considerable educational risk. With a strong focus on the well-being of each student, the school specialises in intensive teaching for literacy and numeracy; is culturally diverse and aware of students’ cultural needs; offers a supportive learning environment; and assists students with personal development.
In order to support student development and needs the school has the following programs in place:
Students in the Intensive English Centre (IEC) are mainly Humanitarian Entrance (refugees or asylum seekers). Many have had little to no prior schooling – entering education for the first time as teenagers.
Lower School Years 7-10 is divided into Junior School Years 7 and 8 and Middle School Years 9 and 10 and caters for a combination of local area students; Intensive English Centre graduates and students engaged in the Wadjak Northside Education Program (WNEP). WNEP seeks to enrich the educational experiences and outcomes of Aboriginal students in the North Metropolitan Region including learning Aboriginal culture, history, language and sport. The Lower School program has diverse educational offerings ranging from Western Australian Curriculum classes through to specialised multi-aged grouped classes for students with significant learning needs, taught by one teacher for most of each school day.
The Senior School program caters for students in Years 11and 12 and links strongly to transition from Year 10; Learning Support or the IEC. Students are able to engage in a range of learning pathways (ATAR, General, Foundation and VET) leading to WACE achievement. Other Senior School flexibilities include the ability to complete senior schooling over three years, part time attendance for some students (such as young parents) and a direct entry University Preparation Course offered in partnership with Edith Cowan University.
Working across the school, the Learning Support Program caters for identified students across all year levels. Students have Individual Education Plans encompassing educational, social and behavioural objectives.
Communication and collaboration across the programs are essential to the smooth running of the School. Across all programs, students may access specialised services such as the Teen Family Centre which caters for school-age parents who have access to our onsite Child Care Centre. This centre provides not only care for their babies but also professional and educational support for the mothers through a SCSA endorsed Young Parent Program. Other specialisations include AFL Football, Netball, Badminton and Soccer programs which enable boys and girls to access specialised coaching and development in these sports, competing in interschool sports, state-wide competitions and regular club fixtures.
Balga SHS is also a member of the New North Education Initiative (NNEI), a collaborative partnership between Dianella Secondary College, Balga, Eastern Hills, Girrawheen and Morley Senior High Schools. Through the partnership, students have access to a wider breadth of senior school curriculum choices with specialist teachers. Students remain attached to their home school campus and attend a host school for selected courses.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings;
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes;
- 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).
- Capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
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Further information about Balga Senior High School can be found by visiting www.balgashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information: Please contact Hayley McGill, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9247 0222 or emailing Hayley.McGill@education.wa.edu.au.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the branch;
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager).
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 5 August 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
