Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA677324
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2021
Rockingham Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Program Coordinator – Head of Student Services Year 9 and 10.
To be successful in this role, you will be a passionate educator, committed to making a difference in the lives of young people. As the successful applicants you will possess exceptional interpersonal, organisational and management skills to complement your outstanding leadership capabilities. You will have the capacity to develop innovative programs and review school processes where evidence based decision making will be regular practice.
The successful applicants will 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.
Rockingham SHS provides an excellent academic program in an exemplary caring environment for secondary students within the Western Australian Public Education System. The school's vision for teaching and learning is to ensure that our students are provided with every opportunity to learn and grow in a positive and united school culture, while contributing and adding value to the broader school community.
Our school nurtures the 'whole child' to attain their personal best so that they achieve the school mission to 'develop the understandings, skills and attitudes relevant to their individual needs, thereby fulfilling their potential and contributing to the development of our society'.
Specific responsibilities related to the position
- To manage and lead the school’s behaviour management program to support the achievement of positive educational outcomes.
- To lead and coordinate the school’s pastoral care system in promoting a positive school tone and learning environment.
- Contribute to the development of the school plan through participative decision-making, including assisting in developing policy, School Business Plan, Operational plans and establishing and maintaining systems.
- Associated responsibility to establish and manage administrative and operational systems in Pastoral Care in cooperation with the Students Services Coordinator, in order to ensure the effective operation of the school, within school and departmental policy guidelines.
- Develop and manage student data analysis to plan for improved student outcomes (academic, attendance, behaviour).
- Provide support to students, staff and parents in order to facilitate the academic, social, psychological, physical and vocational development of students to help them become positive, successful students.
- In addition to administration, the Head of Student Services has a significant role in the daily management of staff and students well-being in Pastoral Care.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- 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;
- 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).
- Capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Rockingham SHS can be found by visiting rockingham.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Stan Koios, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9527 0300, 0407 196 882 (during school holidays) or emailing Stan.Koios@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A five (5) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 30 April 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED