This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
The development in past years of ‘The Bruce Rock Way’ is the keystone of our excellence in teaching and learning for the students of Bruce Rock, and the successful applicant will use their excellent interpersonal skills to engender trust and build productive relationships with all of our students and their families. We are looking for a leader prepared to commit to our school and, in turn, benefit from the opportunity to grow professionally over time and apply new knowledge in our dynamic context.
Bruce Rock District High School is in the early stages of an exciting journey of renewal, with our experienced and new staff coming together to invest in each other and the success of our school as a cornerstone of community life. We are supported by a connected and enthusiastic School Board, which wants to see our school continue to strengthen connections to the community, and offer quality K-10 education to all of the children of Bruce Rock and surrounds.
Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a highly professional educator to join our team as our Curriculum and School Improvement Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for the continued implementation of our Whole School Improvement journey, partnering with Fogarty Edvance. The successful applicant will have a proven history of successful change management in schools, linked to highly-developed interpersonal skills that take our staff and families on the journey to a stronger school.
Key portfolios linked to this position include
- Liaison with Fogarty Edvance and development of School Strategic Directions documents
- Management of the Middle Leaders’ Team, overseeing portfolios and supporting these leaders to progress their key initiatives
- Tracking school data management, and developing a data-literate staff and school community
- Supporting teacher capability building, working effectively with both highly experienced educators and graduates to reduce variability in practice between classrooms
- Lead ongoing and cyclic school assessment, preparing for upcoming Public School Review processes
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:
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- subsidised accommodation where applicable
- free relocation
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 Emma Cooke, Principal on (08) 9082 1900 or emailing Emma.Cooke@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 (1) 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 statement addressing the 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: IPS/SA924556
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 Tuesday, 22 October 2024
