This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Ellenbrook Secondary College (SC) is a public school in the Western Australian education system. As an Inclusive School, we cater for students with Specific learning disorders, utilising neurodiversity affirming practices across the wider school community.
We intend to continue building a school where everyone feels safe and feel they belong to our community. It is their place, and they will find personal success as they engage in the teaching and learning program, building a positive school community.
Find out more about our school by visiting ellenbrooksc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Ellenbrook SC is seeking a Head of Department- Inclusive Education, to model innovative, future-focused thinking and be committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. The successful applicant should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively with staff, students, parents/carers, and the wider community. To implement the whole school inclusion plan, the expertise, and organisational skills to collaboratively provide professional learning to all staff in accommodations, adjustments, and targeted intervention programs will be required. They will be required to engage in complex case management and planning to support students, liaising with the stakeholders to embed strategies, programs and teaching practices as required.
As a key member of the school’s leadership team, you will provide advice and guidance to the Executive Team regarding organisational and operational changes to enhance achievement of targets set in the school’s business plan. During planning, the ability to analyse and use student performance data to validate evidence-based programs and lead intervention, is critical.
The successful applicant will ideally provide curriculum leadership to teachers and facilitate teaching and learning outcomes through effective performance and development, modelling, and promoting a culture of improvement. You should use effective change management strategies and lead the school community to accept and develop opportunities for improved outcomes in inclusive education.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
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 Leonie Richardson, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9297 9700 or emailing Leonie.Richardson@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Leonie Richardson on 0411378007.
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 three (3) 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 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 staff, 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: IPS/SA915526
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 Monday, 14 October 2024
