This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025.
Ellenbrook Secondary College (SC) is an independent public school in the Western Australian education system. As a large secondary school with a diverse student population from a range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds, we pride ourselves on providing a caring and responsive educational environment for all students in our care.
Our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) committee actively promotes the College values of Engagement, Success and Community with a view to build a school that promotes belonging and where everyone feels safe. We work with families to encourage each student to strive for personal success as they engage in a rigorous teaching and learning program.
Find out more about our school by visiting ellenbrooksc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As the successful applicant you will have the opportunity to provide whole school leadership in managing student behaviour, attendance and engagement. You will ideally have a sound understanding of Department policies and relevant legislation and work collaboratively with other Student Services staff to implement intervention strategies and monitoring processes to support all students. Highly developed interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with staff, students, parents and the community to improve student engagement in learning is highly advantageous to this role.
You will ideally possess experience in case managing Students at Educational Risk (SAER). This should include a high level of knowledge of effective intervention, monitoring and reporting strategies. There is an associated responsibility to establish and manage administrative and operational systems in the relevant area of responsibility, to ensure the effective operation of your portfolio within the College, in accordance with Department policy and guidelines.
The successful applicant would provide direction and leadership to the Student Services team and should possess the skills to build capacity and cohesion with staff to implement and support whole school behaviour management processes. You will ideally be a leader who is focused on supporting student success through a positive approach to student health and wellbeing. Knowledge and experience of working with external agencies is advantageous.
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 Leonie Richardson, Associate Principal, on (08) 9297 9707 or leonie.richardson@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Leonie Richardson on 0411 378 007
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 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/SA946286
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 Friday, 7 February 2025.
