This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Comet Bay College is a modern state of the art educational facility catering for students in Year 7 to Year 12. The College is situated in Secret Harbour, a coastal community 64 kilometres from Perth and draws students from its partner primary schools located in the Golden Bay, Secret Harbour and Singleton areas. Due to its popularity and the rapid expansion of residential development around the college, Comet Bay College is a local intake school.
Find out more about our school by visiting cometbaycollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Year Coordinators are provided with time allocation (non-teaching) to conduct their role and as such there is no remuneration provided such as SRA (Special Responsibilities Allowance).
The successful applicant will work in collaboration with the Student Services Team, Learning Area staff, and external agencies to support students in a range of settings. They should encourage positive engagement and achievement at school through providing an environment that nurtures the emotional, physical and academic wellbeing of all students.
The successful applicant would follow their allocated cohort through to following years. The role will see you work in close collaboration with the Student Support team which consists of an Associate Principal, three Program Coordinators of Student Support, a Year Coordinator of each year group, school psychologists, two chaplains, clerical staff, Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer and school nurse; so excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to a productive environment that is inclusive, proactive and flexible is important.
You will provide ongoing pastoral support and have a significant part in the daily management of student behaviour, attendance, engagement, and working closely with students to meet their individual needs.
The role requires the application of intervention strategies to provide a responsible and effective support service for students, family members and staff, so the successful applicant should be on site and contactable during the schools operational hours of 8am to 4pm on school days.
The successful applicants should possess strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships. Knowledge and training in Classroom Management Skills (CMS), Restorative Practices and Positive Behaviour Support (WA PBS) will be highly regarded.
As the successful applicant you should actively promote positive culture through Student Service events, assemblies and reward days and possess effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines and meet deadlines.
You will ideally have high level knowledge of school and department policy and process, excellent record keeping skills, and the capacity to de-escalate conflict with distressed students, caregivers, and staff. A commitment to ongoing professional learning and professional growth will be highly regarded.
You will actively lead the Year cohort including case management (including mental health, attendance, behaviour) as such experience and engagement with external agencies along with skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students experiencing difficulties will be advantageous. .
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?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Joanna Harmer, Associate Principal, on (08) 9553 8100 or emailing joanna.harmer@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:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to four (4) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
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/TCH926609
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, 28 October 2024
