This is a 6 month fixed term full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Lynwood Senior High School is an Independent Public School that caters for students in Years (7–12). We have a reputation for our outstanding approach to the care of every student, together with a commitment to their academic success across all our programs in the school.
We have around 49% 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 lynwood.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The successful applicant will assist with administrative and practical processes that ensure a responsive and effective student support service. As part of a collaborative team, the successful applicant will work productively with students, staff, parents/caregivers, and external agencies to plan and implement support and intervention strategies to improve academic and non-academic outcomes for students. This will focus on positive Tier 1 supports in and around the school.
A knowledge of evidence-based practices that improve student attendance, behaviour, and engagement outcomes at school, along with experience working with vulnerable and/or disengaged young people, will be highly desirable. The successful applicant should also have the capacity to use available data and other information to identify students who require additional support, monitor students’ progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of planned support and intervention strategies in improving targeted outcomes.
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 (08) 9354 0600 or by emailing 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.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 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 good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships.
- Demonstrated effective planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines.
- Demonstrated good research, conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems and provide solutions.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students experiencing difficulties.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations and services
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/SS971914
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, 9 June 2025
