This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Founded in 1955, Mount Lawley Senior High School (SHS) is located 5 kilometres from the Perth CBD. It comprises three sub-schools: Years 7 & 8, Years 9 & 10 and Years 11 & 12. It hosts a Gifted and Talented Languages program, a Specialist Visual and Performing Arts program, a Music program and the innovative Aboriginal Excellence Program. The school offers a breadth of curriculum choices and has a rich history of student success and achievement.
A major strength of the school is its strong links and partnerships with parents and the broader community. All staff at Mount Lawley Senior High School are committed to the provision of learning programs that cater for all post-school destinations including university, State Training Providers and employment.
Find out more about our school by visiting Lawley.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic leader to join the leadership team as Program Coordinator of Student Services. As a key member of the Schools Leadership Team, it is desirable that the successful applicant will have had recent experience leading a Student Services team.
The Student Services Coordinator will be responsible for leading and managing a large, diverse and cohesive Student Services team to ensure successful implementation and monitoring processes for managing student welfare, health, and mental wellbeing. To be successful in this role, you will be expected to lead the Student Services team ensuring there is a clear, strategic and sustainable focus on a positive school environment for all students.
You should display high level skills with the management of educationally at-risk students that includes knowledge of effective intervention, monitoring and reporting strategies in accordance with Department policy and guidelines. You will also need well-developed project management skills as you will be responsible for the organisation and management of major events both within the school and the broader community. The ability to plan, communicate effectively, build strong teams, work within budget, set and meet deadlines and flexibility to respond to changing situations and challenges are essential.
The successful applicant will embrace a personal commitment to the values of the school: excellence, respect, perseverance and learning. Additionally, teachers are expected to embrace the school’s Pedagogical Framework (attached) and the associated program of improving teaching, including peer observation. They will work collaboratively with their peers and within their various teams as part of a professional learning community.
There is an expectation that all staff employed by the school have a focus on pastoral care, students’ well-being and commitment to forming positive working relationships with students and colleagues. Staff will engage with parents to assist student learning and ensure there are no surprises about student progress.
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 [Julie Simon, Associate Principal, on (08) 9265 1500 or emailing Julie.Simon@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
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 four (4) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.
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/SA911267
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, 19 August 2024.
