Please note as of Wednesday, 18 September at 1.18pm an amendment has been made to the closing date
This is a 36 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Looma RCS is part of the Kimberley Schools Project, which is based on scientific research on effective instruction. As part of the project, the admin team provides an environment that balances academic rigour with strong cultural connections. With over 90% of our student population and 50% of staff being of Aboriginal heritage, an understanding of the educational and social challenges of a remote setting and being able to work in a culturally responsive manner are essential to this role.
The school is located in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, approximately 130 km southeast of Derby, some 30 km (dirt road) south of the Derby to Fitzroy Crossing Highway. The school services the Looma Aboriginal Community (390-410 people) and the town of Camballin (30-40 people), approximately fifteen minutes from the school. Looma Community is built at the base of the picturesque Grant Range, and the school enjoys magnificent vistas of the surrounding hills and rock formations that give Looma its name.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
Looma Remote Community School (RCS) seeks a highly motivated and innovative Program Coordinator to lead school operations and student services. The role includes driving the operational plans around student health, well-being, and attendance. They will also facilitate targeted student intervention through SEN Planning and Reporting in Attendance, Behaviour Management, and Literacy and Numeracy interventions. The successful applicant will also have line management responsibilities for both teaching and support staff with student services related roles.
The Program Coordinator—Operations should be highly skilled in information technology. An understanding of Compass and SIS is highly desirable as the role will involve timetabling class schedules, relief teaching cover and duty rosters. They should also have a flexible and solutions-based approach.
The successful applicant will play a crucial role in leading the review and implementation of school policies to support curriculum delivery, behaviour management, attendance and full participation of all students. They will evaluate and revise reporting and accountability mechanisms in the school to meet the needs of students, parents/carers and colleagues. Additionally, the program coordinator will oversee senior school (Year 10 to 12) programs, which the program coordinator will oversee the senior school (Year 10 to 12) programs, including that include Vocational Education and Workplace Learning. The successful applicant will also coordinate the School of Isolated and Distance Education program that delivers mainstream English and Mathematics to high school students. This will involve direct supervision.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $18,120 a year
- Locality allowance of $4,544 a year
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- Free Housing
- Free relocation
- Air-conditioning subsidy
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
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 Paul Jefferies, Principal, on 0400350079 or Paul.Jefferies@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.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- 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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated 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.
- Demonstrated 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).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
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: SS/SA919220
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
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
