This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Kelmscott Senior High School (KSHS) is seeking to appoint an innovative and experienced Coordinator - Student Services to join our dynamic Student Services team that is focused on creating a positive learning environment with student wellbeing as a priority.
Kelmscott SHS is going through an exciting period of positive growth, change and innovation and this is an aspiring Student Services Manager opportunity to drive this change. The school offers Department of Education endorsed Specialist Programs in Agriculture and Music, Gifted & Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Program and a range of Kelmscott academic extension programs in Mathematics, Science, English and Humanities & Social Sciences.
Find out more about our school by visiting kshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
This role focuses on student wellbeing through the lens of student engagement; attendance; positive mental and physical health; and coordinating and/or delivering preventative programs addressing identified areas of concern. A deep understanding of the role of student services would be highly desirable in order to collaborate with the executive team to set strategic directions.
The successful applicant will lead staff and students for the Year 9 and 10 cohorts, and you will be supported by a Year Coordinator for each cohort as well as a school psychologist, nurse, chaplain and student support officers, Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer and other support staff. The team is instrumental in building a positive school culture for students, staff and parents.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain the enthusiasm and commitment of the staff members in their team. They should be able to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of the team by continuing to develop a calm, productive atmosphere and a culture where everyone contributes.
You will ideally understand how to implement strong and sophisticated restorative practices, hold staff to account for processes and procedures, as well as implementing whole school positive approaches to student engagement and wellbeing. Ideally, the successful applicant should have capacity in complex case management, interagency collaboration, zones of regulation, tiers of intervention and positive behaviour support programs.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Scott Hodgen, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9495 7400 or 0409 794 202 or by emailing Scott.Hodgen@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated well developed program management skills, including project planning, budgeting, coordination, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated sound knowledge and understanding of current trends and issues in education in relation to student service provision.
- Demonstrated well developed research, analytical and conceptual skills and an ability to plan and coordinate a variety of strategies and programs.
- Demonstrated well developed verbal communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to identify and develop links between families and appropriate support services.
- Demonstrated well developed written communication skills with the ability to prepare documentation for a range of specific purposes and audiences.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA916119
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 3 October 2024
