Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA786217
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2023
Are you looking for an ocean outback adventure, whilst working in a highly supportive and collaborative learning environment?
Exciting opportunity to teach as a part of our Senior Leadership in Western Australia’s beautiful Pilbara region
Teachers and School Administrators employed at Hedland SHS in 2023 are eligible to receive an Attraction and Retention Incentive of $10,000 (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 ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.
Hedland Senior High School (SHS) is currently seeking a highly experienced, dynamic, innovative, and proactive Student Services Program Coordinator to join our Senior Leadership team.
Are you an innovative thinker looking for the next career move? Are you inspired to lead your team to support the social and emotional well-being and academic success of young people in a collaborative, and exceptionally supportive working environment? Are you ready for a once in a lifetime adventure in the Pilbara?
Discover the magic of Western Australia’s North West, where the red dirt truly gets under your skin. Each weekend you could be off on a new adventure, with some of WA’s most iconic attractions right on your doorstep. Explore WA’s rugged coastline, where you’ll find plenty of fishing, crabbing and even whale watching. Or why not head inland and explore half billion-year-old gorges in Karijini? It’s practically down the road.
Living in Hedland means being part of a vibrant community, where you can excel in your career while enjoying a diverse, multicultural town, with ancient Aboriginal heritage from our, Kariyarra people, a thriving arts and culture scene, stunning landscapes, and a down-to-earth lifestyle.
You’ll also get to work in a school which prides itself in supporting its staff to provide students with a supportive, inclusive environment where they can thrive. Our school is like its own community, a positive working environment where your colleagues are more like your friends.
Meet with us to find out more about our growing movement of leaders creating opportunity and lifestyle in the Pilbara.
About the Role
Hedland SHS is currently seeking a highly experienced, dynamic, innovative, and proactive Student Services Program Coordinator to join our Senior Leadership team.
The Student Services Program Coordinator works collaboratively with the Deputy Principal Student Support to lead whole school student wellbeing initiatives whilst overseeing the operational management of our Student Support Centre. The Student Services Program Coordinator leads individual and whole school case management and works collaboratively with the onsite allied support team, external agencies and wider school staff and community to promote the wellbeing of each student. They lead the school in maintaining a positive learning environment where each students’ physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development is fostered, and our students thrive.
In collaboration with the Deputy Principal, Student Support and Aboriginal Education teams, you will review behaviour support processes and lead the implementation of a streamlined framework that is applied effectively and consistently by the whole school. You will work with Student Support Leaders to ensure they are working proactively, promoting a sense of belonging for all students, working restoratively to solve conflict, and engaging students, caregivers and staff in participative decision-making; resulting in improved community relationships and whole school regular attendance.
You will lead your Student Support Leaders to coordinate transition programs, organise activities, rewards and functions. You will provide counsel to students, parent/carers and staff in relation to academic, behavioural, attendance, social and emotional concerns. You will, assist your Leaders to develop, implement, and monitor programs (both in-school and extra-curricular) to maximise student participation. You would ensure your team have the expertise to lead the development and implementation of documented plans to support student engagement and behaviour through all school settings.
The Ideal Applicant
The successful applicant should have an ability to lead other school leaders; implement change at a school wide level and have a deep belief that a positive school culture will support every student to consistently display positive and respectful behaviour. As an excellent classroom practitioner, you will support early-phase teachers to refine their classroom management skills and a PBS environment, and develop leadership capabilities in your team. With excellent written and verbal communication skills, you will coach your team to lead year group assemblies with inspiring, engaging, and positive messaging, influencing staff and students.
You should be trauma-informed and possess the ability to self-regulate and manage escalated situations with clarity and reason resulting in educative outcomes and develop these skills in others. A comprehensive knowledge or experience with Classroom Management Strategies (CMS) conferencing, Conference Accredited Training, (or equivalent), and a working knowledge of Compass would be advantageous.
A highly organised practitioner, and with your exceptional collaborative skills, you will case manage students with complex support needs, liaise with internal and external stakeholders and build capacity in your team to lead case management of their cohort. A working understanding of system data bases such as SAR, OSI, and other system tools to support your informed decision-making will be essential. As a life-long learner you will be a reflective practitioner with a thirst for knowledge, refining your skills, striving to improve processes and practices and improved outcomes.
We will consider an internal secondment opportunity for permanent teachers in other locations within the Department of Education who would like to work at our school for up to three years and retain their substantive position. If this interests you, please gain the approval of your principal before applying.
Our School
Hedland SHS, located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect, and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour & performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.
The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement.
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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.
Further information about Hedland Senior High School can be found by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job-related information:
Please contact Stephanie McDonald, Associate Principal by telephoning (08) 9158 1900, 0466 564 353 or emailing Stephanie.Mcdonald@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 two to three (2-3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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 Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course;
- 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 Monday, 5 December 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.