Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA792991
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2023
“A tradition of opportunity and success”
Albany Senior High School (SHS) are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Follow the Dream (FTD) Program Coordinator to join their friendly team, commencing Term 2, 2023. The Albany Follow the Dream programme is proudly hosted by Albany SHS. As the Follow the Dream - Program Coordinator you will be responsible for overseeing the program across Albany Senior High School, North Albany Senior High School, Mount Barker Community College, and Denmark Senior High School.
Follow the Dream is a secondary aspirations program run throughout Western Australia. The program supports Aboriginal secondary students to reach their potential and work towards tertiary studies, further training, and/or meaningful employment. An essential priority of the program is to support our Aboriginal students to successfully complete their secondary schooling with Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE).
The FTD Program Coordinator supports the provision of culturally responsive practice at Albany SHS through taking a key role in leading the implementation of the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework, as well as across the Great Southern schools where the FTD program is delivered. The Program Coordinator will support a whole school approach to creating culturally responsive learning environments that strengthen the wellbeing, engagement and achievement of all Aboriginal students. The successful applicant will be supported by the State-wide Services Aboriginal Education Teaching and Learning Directorate and the Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer Foundation to build on current culturally responsive practices and approaches.
The role will also include increasing the profile of the FTD Program within the school and Great Southern community, building strong and connected relationships with students, staff, parents/carers, and community, and providing expert advice and support in implementing programs, plans, strategies, and whole school approaches for improving student outcomes, aligned to the Aboriginal Cultural Standards Framework.
Along with the day-to-day management of the program, the FTD Program Coordinator will be required to case manage individual students in the areas of academic acceleration, aspirational support such as subject/course selection, career and transition support, behaviour management, and pastoral care. In addition to establishing and managing administrative and operation systems and the management of staff and student well-being.
At Albany SHS we believe in an orderly, safe and inclusive school, where staff, students and community are valued. We believe in a stimulating and innovative learning environment where students and staff are accountable for embracing opportunities, being their best, and celebrating success. We believe in building positive and trusting relationships by using respectful, consistent and effective communication throughout our community.
Albany SHS has a long and proud tradition of high academic achievement, sporting excellence and a comprehensive cultural life in the school. The school forms an integral part of the fabric of Albany, and together we celebrate our students’ many achievements. The community highly values the school’s contribution to the many young people in its care. Our students are happy, friendly, and hardworking and are prepared to be involved in a range of academic, cultural and sporting pursuits. In 2022 Albany SHS became one of a group of Public Schools who deliver a Gifted and Talented program adding to the breadth of programs catering for student’s individual learning needs.
Our Values Charter captures what is important to the school community. We place a high priority on the educative process. Our emphasis on fundamental literacy and the capacity to find and utilise information, especially with the use of Information Communications Technologies, means that our students are being prepared to live in the 21st Century and contribute positively in society.
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:
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning practices, particularly relating to Aboriginal students and their communities.
- Extensive skills and experience in developing, implementing and evaluating learning programs and strategies at a school, region or system level.
- Capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
- Ability to provide strategic leadership that builds capacity, deals effectively with change and generates innovative solutions related to achieving educational outcomes.
- Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to conduct research, prepare reports and establish effective working relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve planned outcomes.
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 Albany Senior High School can be found by visiting www.albanyshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Jo Sawers, Curriculum Support Officer for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Albany, by telephoning (08) 6821 1700 or emailing Jo.Sawers@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 three (3) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- 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, 13 February 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.