This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025.
Churchlands Senior High School (SHS) has an opening for the position of Program Coordinator - Teaching and Learning. This is an exceptional opportunity for an innovative and experienced leader of teaching and learning to play a central role in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning within our vibrant school community.
Churchlands SHS provides a supportive and dynamic environment for both students and staff. As the Program Coordinator - Teaching and Learning, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our educational practices and student success. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of teaching and learning at our school.
Find out more about our school by visiting churchlands.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As the Program Coordinator - Teaching and Learning, you are instrumental in leading and implementing our whole-school vision and plan for teaching and learning. This includes the Churchlands SHS Quality Teaching and Learning Framework, which sets the standard for educational excellence across our school. Your leadership should focus on building staff capacity by utilising school data and contemporary research to drive improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes. The successful applicant will also have a 0.4FTE to 0.6FTE teaching load.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Vision: You will lead the implementation of a comprehensive vision and strategic plan for teaching and learning. This includes overseeing the Churchlands SHS Quality Teaching and Learning Framework to ensure alignment with our educational goals and values.
- Staff Development: In this role, you work closely with staff to build their capacity in effective teaching practices. By analysing school data and leveraging current research, you will work with staff to promote the implementation of strategies that enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Professional Development: You identify the professional development needs of our school through feedback surveys and other assessments. Your responsibilities include planning and delivering targeted training to support teachers in their ongoing professional growth and development.
- Pedagogical Support: You will ideally support teachers in deepening their teaching practices by developing and implementing innovative teaching, feedback, and assessment strategies. These efforts should address the diverse learning needs of our students and promote a high standard of educational delivery.
- Collegiality and Culture: Building a culture of collegiality and continuous professional development is key. You should model innovative teaching styles, encourage appropriate professional development, and help create a supportive learning environment where teachers collaborate and grow.
- ICT Integration: Provide leadership and support for integrating a range of ICT and digital technologies into teaching practices. This will ideally enhance student engagement and learning outcomes, preparing our students for a digital future.
Desirable Attributes:
- Contemporary Pedagogy Knowledge: A strong understanding of modern pedagogical practices and the ability to apply this knowledge in a school setting.
- Supporting Staff: Demonstrated capability in engaging and supporting teachers to trial and implement new pedagogical approaches, fostering a culture of innovation.
- Delivery of Professional Learning: Proven experience in planning and delivering effective professional learning programs for educators, tailored to meet the needs of the school.
- Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and students across various contexts and levels.
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 Deborah Hoy, Associate Principal on (08) 9441 1700 or emailing dhoy@churchlands.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 two (2) 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: IPS/SA923367
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
