This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Balga Senior High School (SHS), an Independent Public School, is a unique secondary school in Western Australia. Identified as a Distinctive School and a finalist in Western Australia Premier’s Excellence in Aboriginal Education, the school enrols students in a diverse range of specialist programs. These programs have been established specifically to cater for students who, because of their life circumstances, are at considerable educational risk. With a strong focus on the wellbeing of each student, the school specialises in intensive teaching for literacy and numeracy; is culturally diverse and aware of students’ cultural needs; offers a supportive learning environment; and assists students with personal development.
Balga SHS has adopted the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM). The BSEM is a Trauma-Informed Positive Education (TIPE) initiative (Brunzell and Norrish, 2021), a strength-based approach designed to inform and guide teacher practice and student learning, engagement and psychosocial functioning.
By integrating clinical, educational and welfare approaches and perspectives, the BSEM aims to expand the possibilities of teaching and learning within schools to address the needs of vulnerable and at-risk students who have experienced various forms of trauma.
Balga SHS prides itself on its diverse multicultural environment with the vast number of our student population representing over 45 nations. To support student development and needs the school has the following programs in place:
Intensive English Centre (IEC): Students are Humanitarian Entrance (mainly refugees or asylum seekers). Many have had no prior schooling in any language – entering education for the first time as teenagers.
The Middle School Program (Year 7 to Year 10) includes a combination of local area students; Intensive English Centre graduates (primary and secondary); and students engaged in the Wadjak Educational Sports Program. The Middle School also has diverse educational offerings ranging from the more traditional Western Australian Curriculum classes through to specialised streamed classes for students with significant learning needs. The Wadjak Education Program seeks to enrich the educational experiences and outcomes of Aboriginal Students in the North Metropolitan Region as the conduit to engagement and achievement.
The Senior School Program caters for students in Year 11 to Year 12; most of whom have completed programs in Middle School, Learning Support, or the IEC. Students can engage in a range of learning programs including Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR), General, Foundation and vocational Education and Training (VET) courses leading to Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) achievement. Other Senior School flexibilities include the ability to complete senior schooling over three years, part time attendance for some students (such as young parents), and a direct entry University Preparation Course offered in partnership with Edith Cowan University.
Balga SHS is also a member of the New North Education Initiative (NNEI), a collaborative partnership between Dianella Secondary College, Balga, Eastern Hills, Girrawheen, and Morley Senior High Schools. Through the partnership, students have access to a wider breadth of senior school curriculum choices with specialist teachers. Students remain attached to their home school campus and attend a host school for a selected course.
Find out more about our school by visiting balgashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Balga SHS is seeking a highly motivated and effective Program Coordinator – Learning Support to join their team. Balga SHS values and prioritises student relationships and mutual respect. The ability to build and maintain positive learning environments where students flourish is important for our students' success. Applicants will ideally display effective interpersonal and classroom management skills.
Working across the school, the Learning Support Program caters for identified students across all year levels. Students have Individual Education Support Plans (IESP) encompassing educational, social and behavioural objectives.
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 Rosemary Evans, Associate Principal, on (08) 9247 0222 or emailing rosemary.evans@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 three (3) 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/SA923572
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
