Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA679109
This is a permanent, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2021.
Are you seeking a rewarding challenge?
Butler College is seeking to appoint a dedicated and hardworking educator with outstanding leadership skills to join our team as Program Coordinator – English.
As Program Coordinator – English you will provide direction and purpose to the large English team and build capacity and cohesion amongst staff. You will undertake an active role in the ongoing development and implementation of a positive and caring learning environment across the college.
The successful applicant will possess exemplary teaching, learning, and behaviour management practices. As Program Coordinator – English you will have an outstanding knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and Senior Secondary English and Literature Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) Courses, along with the assessment and reporting procedures. You must have the skills to develop programs which are differentiated to cater for a diverse range of students and support the college’s philosophy of ensuring all students strive for personal excellence. You will lead and evaluate moderation activities to ensure consistent and comparable judgements are made in the English Department and ensure all members of the team meet college and Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements.
The role will involve ensuring that the College’s core instructional framework of Explicit Direct Instruction is reflected in all teaching and learning programs and evident in every classroom. A key component of your role will be working closely with the staff from within your team in planning, monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of teaching and learning programs, in order to effectively prepare students for success in senior school. Responsibilities will also include identifying essential skills students require, monitoring student progress, establishing and achieving improvement targets and ensuring consistency in regards to assessment and marking procedures.
As Program Coordinator – English you must possess the ability to build capacity in staff using a variety of teacher development and coaching methods. The successful applicant will undertake reflective performance development discussions adhering to the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) standards and provide guidance to ensure consistent high level of curriculum delivery is occurring, whilst be able to reflect and assess the effectiveness of each team member’s teaching practice.
Butler College is an Independent Public school; we have 1600 students and are one of five integrated sites within Western Australia. Knowledge, Integrity and Respect are the three pillars of our College and all community members have a strong belief in the achievement of these. Butler is known as a College that cares and its students achieve outstanding results and as such the College is currently ranked tenth in the state for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) results
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 staff, 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.
Further information about Butler College can be found by visiting www.butlercollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Alysse Priddis, Program Coordinator – Curriculum, by telephoning (08) 9561 4200 or emailing Alysse.Priddis@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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- 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 and training requirements
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;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- 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 Accountable 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 Wednesday, 19 May 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.