This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency
Thornlie Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Program Coordinator – Student Services to join our administrative team.
Thornlie SHS vision is to Engage, Inspire and Achieve. At our school, students fulfil their aspirations working in an environment that emphasises the importance of respectful relationships and the achievement of personal best. Thornlie SHS has implemented an Instructional Model based on Teach Well, HITS and Teaching for Impact. Applicants should be willing to engage in this Instructional Model in 2024.
We are a proud Independent Public Secondary School with over five decades of experience in providing a successful education to our 1200, Years 7 to 12 students, helping them to identify their aspirations and achieve their personal goals. We value well established educational traditions set by past teachers, parents and students and we are passionate in our desire to use the latest research and learning strategies to prepare our students for the 21st Century.
Find out more about our school by visiting ThornlieSHS.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
As Program Coordinator – Student Services, the ideal candidate should have illustrated capacity the strategically monitor and support student attendance and engagement, oversee operational processes, and drive a highly effective pastoral care team. The successful applicant should be able to facilitate workforce effectiveness within the Student Services team, providing a role model for self-development to improve professional performance, collaborating with the Principal and members of the administrative team, and providing leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision. A working understanding of the 2023 Behaviour in School Policy is important for this role, and evidence of trauma informed practice, restorative approaches, and collaborative practice is desired.
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 Dee Kennedy, Deputy Principal, on (08) 6235 7900 or emailing Dee.Kennedy@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.
- 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 being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to five (5) 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/SA906693
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 15 August 2024.
