This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
0.4 Lower School Year Coordinator and 0.6 Teaching
Southern River College is seeking a passionate Teacher – Year Coordinator to join our dedicated and supportive Wellbeing team.
Southern River College seeks to create opportunities for all students progressing through their educational journey. With our ATAR pathway, general education and vocational programs we offer the scope for success for every child. Our Inspire programs in Lower School enables students to follow their passion with our Inspire Academic, Netball, Music, Soccer and Volleyball programs. Our STEM enrichment program is achieving noteworthy success with competitions both locally and interstate offering challenging, engaging and innovative technologies.
Our RIVER Way informs our vision and ethos. We use research and data to inform our practice so we can learn and grow together. High impact teaching strategies support our focus on excellence in teaching and learning. Visible learning enhances our capacity to understand our effectiveness and our progress. We engage our community to create real opportunities for our students. The Wellbeing Centre uses growth mindset to support all our students. Our ‘why’ informs our practice, our actions, and the purpose of our vision as we seek to achieve a shared sense of belonging where everyone is inspired and empowered to reach their full potential.
Further information about Southern River College can be found by visiting https://www.southernrivercollege.wa.edu.au/ or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant will work in collaboration with the Wellbeing (Student Services), Learning Area staff, and external agencies to support students in a range of settings. They should encourage positive engagement and achievement at school through providing an environment that nurtures the emotional, physical and academic wellbeing of all students.
The role will see you work in close collaboration with the Wellbeing team which consists of an Associate Principal, Program Coordinators of Student Support, a Year Coordinator of each year group, school psychologists, chaplain, clerical staff, Aboriginal and Islander Education Officer and school nurse; so excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute to a productive environment that is inclusive, proactive and flexible is important.
You will provide ongoing pastoral support and have a significant part in the daily management of student behaviour, attendance, engagement, and working closely with students to meet their individual needs.
The successful applicant should possess strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships. Knowledge and training in Classroom Management Skills (CMS), Restorative Practices and Positive Behaviour Support (WA PBS) will be highly regarded.
As the successful applicant you should actively promote positive culture through Wellbeing events and assemblies and possess effective planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities within timelines and meet deadlines.
You will ideally have high level knowledge of school and department policy and process, excellent record keeping skills, and the capacity to de-escalate conflict with distressed students, caregivers, and staff. A commitment to ongoing professional learning and professional growth will be highly regarded.
You will actively lead the Year cohort including case management (including mental health, attendance, behaviour) as such experience and engagement with external agencies along with skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students experiencing difficulties will be advantageous
The role will have a 0.4 FTE release time and the teaching load dependant on teaching expertise.
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?
For more information about this opportunity, Please contact Frank Di Filippo, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9391 6500 or emailing Frank.difilppo@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:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) page’s, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
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.
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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 Wednesday, 4 December 2024.
