We are seeking to establish a pool of Program Coordinator - Inclusive Learning for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2026. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
With an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) of 994, we have around 52% Language background other than English (LBOTE) and over 60 different nationalities represented at the school. The school’s diversity and respect for difference is a feature, enabling our students to become positive, resilient, and confident about their futures. An Intensive English Centre supports the development of language skills for students new to Australia.
The school learning environment is extremely positive with a strong focus on student wellbeing and the development of social emotional learning through the Homeroom program and a strong Good Standing Policy. Approved Specialist Programs in Soccer and Environment & Life Sciences (EaLS) supports a wide range of General, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathways. With over 50 years of history, Lynwood is complex, diverse, and much loved by the school community and staff. The passion and commitment of students, staff and community members working together in a spirit of absolute positivity about what our students can achieve, is a significant hallmark of this wonderful school.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.lynwood.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The Program Coordinator – Inclusive Learning is a member of the School Leadership team and will work collaboratively with the wider-school community to develop a consistent practice framework and embed Multi-Tiered Systems of Support in the school to provide a positive, inclusive learning environment for all students. This is a strategic role where the successful applicant will lead intervention across the school and involves oversight of the school’s Tier 2 academic intervention programs (LEAP, Access 10, LEAF), ensuring an evidence-based, data informed approach to student selection, teacher professional learning and pedagogical practice that suits the needs of these programs. A small teaching load may be a component of the role.
Effective coordination and leadership of complex case management is central to this position. The suitable applicants should display a high level of understanding of the case management of students that includes knowledge of effective intervention, monitoring and reporting strategies. Highly developed communication skills will enable you to work closely with a range of staff including inter-departmental and external agencies at the school level to collaboratively seek positive student outcomes and family support. To this end, you should have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships and partner with teachers, families, and community members to achieve student success.
We are seeking to appoint a permanent and fixed term contract from this process.
One of Lynwood’s core values is inclusion. The Program Coordinator – Inclusive Learning, will work as an essential part of the student services team to:
- Support the building of capacity of staff to understand learning difficulties, trauma and diagnosed disability (including severe mental health) to promote inclusive teaching practices and learning environment in every classroom.
- Increase school identification, planning and monitoring for these students and their educational needs; and
- Facilitate support through the school’s Learning Area Education Assistant (EA) Model and build capacity in the EA team to provide exceptional support to teachers and their students.
Furthermore, you will ideally have knowledge and expertise in Reporting to Parents – Special Educational Needs (RTP-SEN) Planning, Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability (NCCD), Disability Resourcing and documented plans.
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 Jason Tan, Deputy Principal on 9354 0600 or jason.tan@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 three (3) 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/SA972277
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 6 June 2025
