This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Cecil Andrews College, located in Seville Grove, Perth, is an innovative and inclusive educational institution dedicated to creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Our commitment extends to students from Year 7 to Year 12, where we focus on fostering their growth and success. At the heart of our mission is the unwavering dedication of our passionate staff, who are driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, especially those who may face unique challenges in their educational journey.
Cecil Andrews College stands at the heart of a diverse community, where our students come from a range of backgrounds. Our dedicated staff members are drawn to our institution by their passion for creating positive change in the lives of students who may encounter unique circumstances. We are committed to providing an inclusive and empowering educational atmosphere, focusing on individual growth and nurturing a spirit of resilience. Our educators bring their expertise and enthusiasm to guide students on a journey of discovery, fostering an environment where potential knows no bounds. Our campus creates a learning environment where children can feel comfortable and nurtured, providing all students with a safe place to belong and where they can thrive.
Find out more about our school by visiting cecilandrewscollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
To be successful in this role, you should be a passionate and experienced educator, committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. As the successful applicant you will ideally possess exceptional organisational, management, communication and interpersonal skills, be highly collaborative and able to nurture and build a team and professional learning culture. As a member of the school leadership team, the Program Coordinator should actively contribute to the planning and delivery of strategic goals outlined in the school plan. The role involves managing and coordinating a range of student services initiatives, with a strong focus on using data to monitor outcomes for students. You should have the capacity to develop innovative programs and review school processes where evidence-based decision making will be regular practice.
The successful applicant should have the capacity to build positive relationships with students, staff, families and the broader community. They should also be an agile leader who can work collaboratively as part of the Student Services Team to maintain a positive college environment, implementing strategies in Years 7-9 that ensure high standards in relation to attendance, behaviour, uniform, and health and wellbeing. They should be committed to actively supporting the growth of the school’s positive culture. The successful applicant should be dedicated, innovative and proactive in ensuring that the student services team provides students, parents and teachers with outstanding service. Skills and experience working in a pastoral care capacity is highly desirable.
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 Carolyn Cook, Deputy Principal, on (08) 9234 3400 or emailing CarolynJ.Cook@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 four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A three-four (3-4) 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/SA975737
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, 20 June 2025.
