Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA842921

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024

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Safety Bay Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint a collaborative and flexible Program Coordinator of Learning Support to join their leadership team.

The successful applicants will ideally be highly proficient in engaging and motivating staff and students, whilst supporting the School’s priorities and business plan. Ideally, the successful applicant will possess qualifications and/or experience in Literacy Support, Student Services and Transition Processes and will strive to learn more about quality teaching.

The successful applicant will provide advice, information and support to the schools and networks on the learning support needs for Literacy & Numeracy, disability resourcing and additional support needs available from the State-wide Services Resource Centre, School of Special Educational Needs (SSEN) teams and Literacy/Numeracy Consultants. They will also work with families as an advocate to support them with diagnosis and assistance strategies.

The successful applicant will assist teaching staff in the delivery of planned education programs and in promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment. You will manage the allied professionals within the school to support student learning and engagement. You will work under general supervision or autonomously and are required to contribute advice and expertise, collaborating with school community members to support student achievement.

A commitment to enhancing students’ learning opportunities through ongoing reflective classroom practice is essential as is a commitment to plan and engage in professional learning opportunities which includes collaboration with colleagues. You should show a willingness to contribute and maintain a team environment.

The Learning Support Coordinator will undertake research and systemic analysis of student school data and system processes to identify areas for improvement and to inform the targeting of services and support. A key role will include strategic and operational planning for Safety Bay SHS.

The successful applicant will be required to work with intake primary schools and professional networks, provide briefings and develop documentation for presentation to Leadership, so students can be resourced effectively.

The successful applicant will ideally possess the knowledge and understanding of contemporary, evidence-based practices related to learning support services with the skills and knowledge in developing and implementing successful learning support programs or strategies at school, region, network level.

You should also have highly developed conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to provide innovative solutions to strategic and complex problems and issues along with highly developed leadership and management skills in motivating and developing staff.

Applicants with highly developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to undertake consultations, collaborations and negotiations with students, parents, school leaders and other stakeholders are highly desirable.

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 Safety Bay Senior High School can be found by visiting safetybay.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Alen Kursar, Principal, by telephoning 0427 799 933 or emailing Alen.kursar@education.wa.edu.au  

During the school holiday period, please contact Alen Kursar on 0427 799 933.

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 three (3) page statement addressing the Work Related, 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 who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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 and training requirements

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;
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable 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 Thursday, 2 November 2023

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.