This is a 18 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Onslow School is part of the Remote Teaching Service which provides unique and diverse experiences at a personal and professional level. The school caters for Kindy to Year 12 students with a current enrolment of 174 students. Onslow is a coastal town in the West Pilbara Region of Western Australia about 300km southwest of Karratha.
The opportunities within education are enhanced through partnerships with local industry within the town which has a culturally diverse student population where we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, the Thalanyji people.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.onslowschool.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Onslow School is seeking to strengthen its middle leadership team with the recruitment of a Program Coordinator – Curriculum.
As the Program Coordinator – Curriculum, you will work alongside the Principal to lead the focus area of Excellence in Teaching and Leadership priority within the Onslow School Business Plan.
This position requires instructional leadership, an ability to establish productive working relationships across both primary and secondary settings and an appreciation of the complexity of working in a small school setting. As the successful applicant, you will ideally demonstrate flexibility and an adaptability within the role to meet the needs of the school.
As the Program Coordinator – Curriculum you will also have the opportunity to –
- Align whole school scope and sequence documents with WA curriculum
- Work collaboratively with other middle leaders and class teachers in the refinement of academic monitoring, planning and assessment
- Establish and manage administrative and operational systems that are relevant to delegated role and level of responsibility
- Lead the implementation of Onslow School’s whole-school instructional model associated with English and Mathematics.
We highly value applicants who have demonstrated exemplary classroom practice and a strong understanding of instructional strategies and a deep understanding of the Department of Education’s Teach for Impact resources to drive improvement.
Applicants with coaching and/or mentoring skills who can support staff through adoption of whole school processes will be highly regarded. As is a commitment to fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:
- Remote Teaching Service Allowance of $15 370 a year
- District Allowance of $9 299 a year
- 11.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- 10 weeks Remote Teaching Service leave upon completion of six semesters of continuous service, or 22 weeks after eight semesters
- Subsidised leave travel during major vacations
- Free GROH housing
- Airconditioning Subsidy
- Free furniture relocation (same support offered after completion of the contract)
- Long term furniture storage while in GROH accommodation
- Vehicle relocation
You may be eligible for HELP/HECS assistance if you are working in a very remote location – click here for details
Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
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 Lisa Campbell, Principal on 0417 950473 or email Lisa.Campbell@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: SS/SA975070
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, 11 July 2025
