Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA865843
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
We’re Hiring!
We are looking for an experienced leader to establish the new role of Program Coordinator Kindergarten to Year 2 (K-2) in 2024. The ideal applicant for the role will have a solid approach to establish routines and procedures for the uptake of Quality Teaching Strategy with an integrated focus on high quality early learning experiences for students in years K-2. If you are enthusiastic about school improvement and high-quality teaching and learning experiences for young children, you might want to consider this unique opportunity!
The ideal applicant will work alongside a diverse group of staff to ensure high impact teaching strategies are delivered by staff consistently across Kindergarten to Year 3 (K-3) with low variance between classrooms. You will also advise and assist as needed, staff with students at educational risk, and you will provide support to Learning Support Coordinators. An additional aspect of the role is to consult with Student Support Coordinators to bring whole school programs and events together. Cannington is a wonderful place to work!
To be considered for this role, applicants should have excellent people skills and the ability to bring a team together to form a professional learning community (PLC). Experience with explicit instruction and expertise in K-2 and good knowledge about child development and an ability to communicate this succinctly to the school community will be highly regarded by the panel. The successful applicant will also need to be very organised and be able to meet deadlines. You will be required to collaborate closely with the executive team and Program Coordinator 3-6 on dedicated programs and projects as required.
Cannington Community College (CCC) caters to Kindergarten to Year 10 and located in the commercial centre of Cannington, located 8 km from Perth city. CCC is undergoing significant renewal and reinvigoration, with a focus on bringing our diverse cultures together. The College has a focus on leadership development and high-quality teaching and learning. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, what are you waiting for?
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 Cannington Community College can be found by visiting www.canningtoncc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job-related information:
Please contact Jo Stephens, Principal by telephoning (08) 9351 2400 or emailing Josephine.Stephens@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Jo Stephens on 0400 210 004 between 10 am and 3.00pm WST.
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.
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 15 January 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
