This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Hedland Senior High School (SHS) located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on our staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour and performance. We take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.

The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.hedlandshs.wa.edu.au, Schools Online or by viewing our video below.

The Role

The Program Coordinator – Teaching and Learning, in collaboration with the senior leadership team will be responsible for improving learning outcomes through quality curriculum, through Teaching for Impact, including the incorporation of literacy, numeracy, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) capabilities and assisting to continue development around the school learning environment through behaviour support. This will include incorporating the use of data to inform practice and improve outcomes for our students. A fundamental aspect of this role will be to support the development of innovative classroom practices and provide leadership to staff in providing integrated, differentiated, personalised, authentic and relevant learning experiences for students.

Under the leadership of the executive team, the suitable applicant will lead the ongoing implementation of the Hedland Instructional Model and Orderly Learning Environment (“Our Way”), and 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 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.

Additionally, responsibilities of the role include:

• classroom teaching and/or small group tuition – up to 0.6FTE
• instructional leadership
• ongoing review and support of “Our Way”
• development, promotion and collaborative maintenance of the Hedland SHS Teaching and Learning Handbook
• mentoring and/or in-class coaching for new and experience staff
• providing professional learning for staff
• providing feedback to assist teacher proficiency expectations
• driving a culture of lifelong professional learning and high expectations
• in-class coaching and observations
• other operational and strategic requirements, including but not limited to – use of school systems and databases, evaluation and revision of reporting and accountability mechanisms, development of policy and procedures.

The Ideal Applicant

We are looking for a Program Coordinator who possesses an outstanding ability to demonstrate innovative, bold and creative solutions and a proven track record in working collaboratively to solve complex problems, to ensure year on year improvements in student achievement and staff growth.

We greatly value applicants with highly developed interpersonal skills, leadership, diplomacy, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ideally possess the ability to lead professional learning with inspiring, engaging, and positive messaging, influencing staff to adopt new and improved practices.

An excellent classroom practitioner and experienced mentor and coach, who is driven to support early-phase and experienced teachers to unpack the Teaching for Impact component of the Quality Teaching Strategy is highly regarded.

Additionally, our ideal applicant would be a highly organised practitioner with exceptional collaborative skills who utilises their cultural proficiency to engage with internal and external stakeholders productively and authentically to meet the needs of all students,

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:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 per year
• District allowance of $9 299 per year
• Free relocation
• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
• More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable
• Air conditioning subsidy
• Travel concessions

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 Laura Francis, Deputy Principal on 0499 792 569 or emailing Laura.Francis@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

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 (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

1. Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
2. High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
3. 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).
4. 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/SA1061527

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, 24 August 2026