This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension
Kent Street Senior High School (SHS) is proud to be an Independent Public School, located within 5 kilometres of the Perth CBD. We cater for a diverse clientele, many who travel great distances to engage in our Approved Specialist Programs or reside at the Rotary Residential College located onsite. We also work as part of the Curtin Education Community to actively engage our local primary schools in the Victoria Park area, with the ultimate aim that Kent Street SHS becomes their recognised and respected secondary school of choice.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.kentstreetshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Kent Street SHS is seeking an innovative and dynamic Program Coordinator to lead our Student Services team for Years 11 and 12. The successful applicant will ideally possess exceptional organisation and interpersonal skills, inspire passion for learning in others while maintaining a strong focus on pastoral care.
The Program Coordinator will collaborate with members of the Senior Leadership team, Senior School team, and the Student Services team. You will ideally be a highly productive and influential team member who provides educational leadership in the school and the community by promoting the schools business plan priorities and encouraging school staff, volunteers from the community and others, to share ownership of the schools vision and goals.
As the Program Coordinator – Senior School, you will provide effective leadership of the Year 11 and Year 12 cohorts, in collaboration with the Program Coordinator – Vocational Education and Training. Working with colleagues, you will be responsible for the analysis of student academic progress and achievement, attendance and behavioural data and the implementation of innovative plans to allow for more meaningful post-secondary pathways. Knowledge of Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) and pathway mapping for senior school students is important for this role.
The Program Coordinator- Senior School should bring with them a passion for student achievement, strong interpersonal skills, innovative thinking, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The successful applicant will ideally be able to provide the panel with detailed examples of working with and developing strong partnerships with students, stakeholders, and staff in relation to senior school students, secondary pathways, and post school destinations.
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 Kacey Single on 9262 0500 or kacey.single@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
- Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) 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 staff, physical and financial resources.
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/SA929720
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 4 November, 2024