Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA811696
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2023
Coastal Lakes College are seeking an administrator to work closely with the Executive Team and members of the broader College Leadership team to provide both strategic and operational leadership in the college.
The Manager of Directions has a role in promoting the college vision, and encouraging college staff, volunteers from the community, and others to share ownership of the college’s vision and goals.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess a high level of organisational, interpersonal and management skills.
The Manager of Directions will liaise extensively with the Deputy Principals, Managers of Positive Support and Head of Learning Areas. The successful applicant should be seeking the opportunity for both professional and personal growth within the dynamics of a new College as we seek to deliver on our vision of success for all students, understanding that success looks different for every student.
The successful applicant will provide whole of college leadership support for the implementation of the college’s Business Plan and administrative/operational assistance to the Associate Principal and Deputy Principals, including data analysis across years 7 to 12 to inform individual student pathway planning for all students, including those in education support.
You will also be responsible for College operations, ideally with a thorough understanding of the operational requirements of a secondary school including, but not limited to, the provision of curriculum expertise to Learning Areas in relation to pathway planning across the college years 7 to 12, National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) and Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) organisation. The successful applicant will also facilitate interagency links to maximise support for students requiring support or potential targeted intervention and will help facilitate parent links and parent’s participation and understanding to enhance positive educational outcomes for students.
The successful applicant should promote an ‘inclusive and positive approach’ philosophy and practice within Coastal Lakes College and facilitate professional learning for school staff to ensure that the learning environment in classrooms can be accessed by all students.
The successful applicant should understand that within the context of a new and growing college, many elements of the position may change and evolve over time. You should have a flexible and solutions based approach to problem solving to facilitate workforce effectiveness. It is highly desirable for the successful applicant to have Inclusive Education (Education Support) experience due to Coastal Lakes College having purpose built facilities to cater for Inclusive Education students.
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 Coastal Lakes College can be found by visiting coastallakescollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Kya Graves, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9583 2800 or emailing kya.graves@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 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 Tuesday, 4 April 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
