This is a 3 month fixed term, part-time (0.5FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency
Cassia Primary School is an Independent Public School on Kariyarra land in South Hedland. We cater for students from Kindergarten to Year 6. We live by our school vision to Inspire, Believe and Achieve, through Excellence.
We are proud of and embrace our local culture. We recognise our community as having a diverse range of cultures, with children from 14 different language backgrounds. With a strong school community that works together, we aim to deliver a caring, supportive and safe environment in which all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
We have whole school pedagogy focused on Explicit Direct Instruction in Literacy and Numeracy and across other learning areas and additional intervention programs for children experiencing difficulties in reading. Our specialist programs include Physical Education, Science, Visual arts, Music, Indonesian (Year 3 to 6), Nyangumarta Aboriginal language for students in Kindergarten to Year 2. We are also proud to be a PBS school.
Find out more about our school by visiting cassiaps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The School Based Attendance Officer will assist the school community with processes to improve student engagement and attendance in educational programs. In this role you will collaborate with school students, staff, parents, education regional office and the community to identify causes of absenteeism and assist in supporting students in overcoming these. As the School Based Attendance Officer, you may be required to explore alternative educational, vocational or employment options aimed at improving student engagement.
The successful applicant will work to establish systems and processes to increase school attendance and accountability for non-attendance. You will also assist with the development and implementation of individual student attendance improvement plans whilst participating in collaborative case conferences and attendance panels to improve student attendance, participation and retention.
The School Based Attendance Officer will maintain student-specific case notes, briefing notes and relevant attendance information for reporting to the school and regional administration on a regular basis whilst carrying out duties in accordance with current Department policies, relevant legislation, guidelines and system initiatives, awards and agreements, and the regional management plan and priorities. As such, it would be highly desirable for the successful applicant to be well-organised and thorough.
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 Jacqueline Barry, Principal, on (08) 9172 8500 or emailing jacqueline.barry@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Jacqueline Barry on 0429116619
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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated sound knowledge of issues related to education within a local community.
- Demonstrated capacity to work with individuals or small groups of students experiencing attendance related difficulties.
- Demonstrated initiative and sound organisational skills, including the ability to contribute towards resolving problems affecting student attendance.
- Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, particularly in a team environment.
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/SS933837
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, 6 January 2025
