This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Rossmoyne Senior High School's (SHS) outstanding academic results are only one part of the rich experience delivered for every student in our school. Successful students from Rossmoyne SHS are not only academically able, they are also strong team members who care for others and give back to the community.
Rossmoyne has created a culture where students obtain real-world knowledge and understanding as well as social skills and emotional intelligence. Our staff feel a sense of belonging and support each other, collaborating, sharing and supporting students to achieve positive outcomes.
Find out more about our school by visiting Rossmoyne Senior High School or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking an energetic, innovative and inspiring educational leader to take up the position of Program Coordinator – Student Central, working initially with Years 7 and 8. This represents an exciting opportunity for a school leader who possesses the vision, professional knowledge and skills to strategically lead a dual year Student Central team, improving outcomes for all students.
As the Program Coordinator you will lead a team of teaching and non-teaching staff in collaboration with our Associate Principals and other members of the School Leadership Team. Responsibilities include general student central operations, behaviour management, implementing health and wellbeing programs and managing end of line pastoral care activities. To successfully fulfil the role, you should have knowledge of student-centred leadership, considerable knowledge of policies and processes relating to student welfare and the ability to apply and explain this knowledge in a variety of situations and to a range of audiences.
One of your key responsibilities would be to develop and deliver programs that support students across the school, in line with our Business Plan priorities and Rossmoyne SHS Capabilities. This includes promoting the school’s iCARE values, positive education, transition between phases of learning and implementing pastoral care programs.
Positive public relations skills are integral, as the role includes liaising with parents and government and non-government agencies. You should have leadership experience in working to ensure all students are provided opportunities to achieve their desired pathway. With the commitment and desire to create and sustain a student-centred environment, you should communicate positively and effectively whilst at all times modelling and promoting the school’s vision, mission and core values.
As a Quality Teaching Strategy Lead School, successful applicants will ideally be familiar with the Teaching For Impact Framework and understand what effective teachers believe, know and do to support student success. Our current Business Plan focuses on our vision to “honour the culture, embrace opportunity and shape the future”. Further information can be found here. We strongly encourage applicants to read through the plan to better understand the context of the role and our commitment to ensure our students are equipped with the skills, capabilities and understandings that will empower them to live and work successfully in the 21st century.
This role may also have a teaching component.
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 Michelle Price, Human Resource Officer on 0439 401 142 or michelle.price@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 two (2) 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.
- 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).
The remaining selection criteria will be assessed in a different stage of the recruitment process.
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/SA932864
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, 25 November, 2024
