This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
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 the 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 & 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. We aim to empower young people from diverse backgrounds so all students can be successful.
Find out more about our school by visiting hedlandshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking a Supervisor – School of Isolated and Distant Education Students (SIDE) to join our team.
In this role you will liaise with SIDE to undertake student administrative activities, including processing enrolments, withdrawals and subject selection. You will be required to supervise students undertaking secondary education studies through SIDE and link students to their respective SIDE teacher via telephone and internet. The successful applicant will support SIDE teachers by reporting on progress of student work, monitor and report attendance and behavioural issues of students and liaise with the school administration team to ensure students are included into the examination timetable.
The successful applicant will also be responsible for coordinating travel arrangements for SIDE teacher site visits whilst liaising with school staff in facilitating and supporting student participation in whole-school activities.
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 Karen Ballantyne, Manager Corporate Services, on (08) 9158 1905 or emailing Karen.Ballantyne@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.
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 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
- Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated sound team building and student supervisory skills, including the ability to coordinate, monitor and report effectively to support student learning.
- Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills with the ability to plan and coordinate student-focussed services, school activities and identify priorities to meet conflicting timelines.
- Demonstrated sound conceptual and analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems, manage conflict and provide solutions.
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/SS936718
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, 9 December 2024
