This is a 6-month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025 with possible extension
Located in Hammond Park on Irvine Parade, the college opened in 2020 to Year 7 students and is now a full 7-12 college. The college buildings include state of the art classrooms, a library, administration and extensive student services area. The college also features specialist facilities for performing and visual arts, science laboratories, food and textiles, design and technology workshops and a gymnasium. The cafeteria is the hub of the central precinct and provides indoor and outdoor seating, landscaped gardens and open spaces.
Find out more about our school by visiting hammondparksc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Are you a dynamic, agile leader seeking a challenge?
Hammond Park Secondary College (SC) is seeking a vibrant, innovative school leader who is committed to achieving outstanding educational outcomes for our students. The Program Coordinator - Head of Instruction should possess exceptional interpersonal skills to lead a wonderful team of teachers delivering engaging teaching and learning programs. Expertise in supporting early career teachers will be highly regarded.
The successful applicant will lead the college’s instructional framework within the Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) and Languages Learning areas, and should possess exceptional behaviour management, and a deep understanding of curriculum and assessment across Years 7 to 12.
You will lead staff to engage effectively in performance growth, coaching and classroom observation, with a strong focus on developing consistent practices across the HASS learning area. As a leader, you should value feedback and utilise this to improve student performance and inform teaching. Key aspects of the role will be to lead, support and celebrate exceptional classroom practices, and ensure high quality teaching occurs in a learning area that continues to develop integrated, personalised, authentic and relevant learning experiences for students.
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 Joanne Willesee, Principal on (08) 9395 3800 or emailing joanne.willesee@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; and
- 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
- Compete the online application form, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) 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 you start your application.
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/SA969539
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, 28 May 2025
