This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026
Gilmore College is a progressive and inclusive Years 7-12 secondary school driven by a clear moral purpose: to empower every student to thrive through meaningful connection, continual growth and a shared pursuit of success. We foster a high-impact teaching and learning community where high expectations, positive relationships and collective responsibility guide every action and decision.
At Gilmore College, we encourage everyone to uphold our core SOAR values - Supportive, Aspirational, Organised and Resilient. These values guide our behaviour and shape our college culture.
Our staff are supported to grow professionally through evidence-based, high-impact teaching practices, targeted professional learning, instructional coaching and clear pathways to leadership, ensuring both students and educators thrive.
Find out more about our school by visiting gilmorecollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
The Program Coordinator – Teaching and Learning, in collaboration with the senior leadership team, will be responsible for building staff capacity to align classroom practice with Gilmore College’s Teaching and Learning Framework, ensuring high‑impact, evidence‑based instruction that actively engages every student through individualised approaches to learning, literacy and numeracy.
A key responsibility is supporting teachers to develop and embed explicit teaching practices consistent with the Department’s Teaching for Impact document including clearly structured, finely sequenced teaching informed by ongoing evaluation of impact.
The role provides leadership in delivering integrated, differentiated, personalised and culturally responsive learning experiences, supporting staff to analyse student data, understand learner diversity, and design programs that place students at the centre of quality teaching and learning.
Through modelling effective instructional strategies and promoting whole‑school consistency, the position contributes to building a culture of teaching excellence at Gilmore College.
Under the leadership of the executive team, the successful applicant should use established and agreed improvement strategies to implement effective Quality Teaching and Learning practices across all learning areas. This will include individualised support for students in terms of learning, behaviour, literacy and numeracy, and ongoing staff support and development through the design and delivery of targeted professional learning.
The successful applicant will support graduate teachers, aspirant Level 3 Classroom teachers, Teach for Australia teachers and be able to provide instructional coaching.
The Program Coordinator – Teaching and Learning contributes to the development of the school plan through participative decision making, including assisting in developing policy and establishing and maintaining systems.
Applicants who foster a growth mindset and a culture of professional curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, and who can work with senior staff in establishing safe and accountable observation processes, will be highly regarded.
You will ideally display:
- A strong understanding of, and ability to apply, contemporary pedagogical knowledge.
- The proven ability to engage and support staff in implementing new pedagogical approaches based on reflection on their practice.
- Experience in planning and delivering effective professional learning programs tailored to the Gilmore College context.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with colleagues, stakeholders and students.
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 Kellie Sadler, Associate Principal, on (08) 6595 2700 or kellie.sadler@education.wa.edu.au.
During the school holidays, please contact Kellie Sadler on 0427 982 711.
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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to two (2) 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/SA1036469
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 Wednesday, 22 April 2026
