Please note, as of 12:30pm 18 November, the school contact details have been amended
This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension (6 months) and/or permanency
Eastern Hills Senior High School (SHS), an Independent Public School catering for young people in Years 7 to 12.
Our vision is to offer students a caring, progressive and meaningful learning environment that enhances their self-confidence, and promotes an interest in life-long learning and achievement.
We have a proud history of offering young people a high quality, comprehensive education suited to their strengths and passions. We provide comprehensive education pathways leading to the attainment of an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications or future employment. This broad curriculum sees our students graduate and go on to lead successful careers.
Find out more about our school by visiting ehshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are seeking a Student Services Program Coordinator with exceptional leadership skills, who is an integral member of the senior leadership team. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the principal, the executive team, and the senior leadership team to drive a culture of continuous school improvement, providing educational leadership in the school and the community by promoting the school’s strategic directions.
You will ideally help drive the school’s focus on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and restorative practices. Utilising strong interpersonal skills and leadership attributes, you will collaborate with staff to ensure success for all students. As a key member of the school’s senior leadership, the Program Coordinator plays an important role in engaging with the focus areas identified in the Business Plan, including using data to prioritise and progress whole-school initiatives.
With a focus on working in the Year 10 to Year 12 space, you will ideally establish positive relationships with students, parents, and staff and maintain effective partnerships with external agencies, and members of the community.
As the Program Coordinator you should lead and collaborate effectively with the other Student Services staff to plan, implement, and monitor student wellbeing programs using evidence to inform strategic planning. Together with the Year 7 to Year 9 Program Coordinator, you would develop and implement strategies that promote a proactive whole-school focus on student engagement and well-being. You will ideally ensure a clear, strategic, and sustainable emphasis on social-emotional well-being, learning support, academic, attendance, and behaviour for all students.
Eastern Hills SHS has a clear improvement agenda focused on improving student outcomes through consistent approaches to pedagogy and positive behaviour strategies. The school reflects the values of the local community, promoting the school’s values of Care, Pride and Growth.
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 Kristy Watson, Principal on (08) 9573 0300 or emailing Kristy.Watson@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/SA936341
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.
