Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA756212
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2023.
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Shenton Colleg is seeking a professional and dedicated Middle School Program Coordinator - Head of Learning Community to join its leadership team. The successful applicant will have the demonstrated capacity to lead a learning community consisting of year 7 and 8 students and a small group of dedicated staff. The successful applicant will also have responsibility to lead a specified learning area within the whole of the Middle School.
The successful applicant will have the professional knowledge, understanding and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary curriculum from the early and middle adolescent phases of learning through to senior secondary courses. We expect our Heads of Learning Community to be experienced teachers with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
Shenton College staff are committed to personal and professional growth and embrace opportunities to create environments conducive to learning that are fun, purposeful, relevant, and cater for differing student learning needs. We focus on delivering an educational experience that's about much more than marks - we are committed to help each and every student develop their dreams and achieve their goals. We strive to ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning. The College has a proud history of comprehensive participation in co-curricular competitions and enrichment.
The structure of the Middle School is designed to meet the emotional needs of younger adolescents in their first two years of high school. Teachers stay with the same community for two years, which establishes a strong sense of belonging for the students and allows them to develop as individuals as well as gain an understanding of team involvement. The Middle School environment encourages greater flexibility in the teaching and learning program, fostering a holistic approach to learning and catering for the diverse range of students’ individual needs.
Our outstanding staff support a culture of success underpinned by their demonstrable care for student well-being and their capacity to teach. The direction of the College is enunciated in our Shenton 2025 Vision Statement: Shenton College is boldly ambitious and proudly public school, committed to delivering the highest quality education to every student in our care. As a learning community, we nurture curiosity, collaboration, and a sense of responsibility towards others — enabling us to lead lives of agency, contribution, and fulfilment.
Located in Perth's western suburbs, the College has a well-earned reputation for excellence: whether it is the entrenched professional culture that embraces innovation and growth to the consistent success of our students at local, national, and international levels. The College’s nationally awarded selective academic GATE program has broad community recognition and consistently attracts the highest calibre students from across the state. The Shenton College campus has outstanding facilities supported by an experienced and highly regarded administrative team – you will feel supported at every level of your professional life.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- 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;
- 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).
- Capacity to manage physical and financial resources.
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Shenton College can be found by visiting shenton.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
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Please contact Chris Hill, Associate Principal, by telephoning 0421 024 258 or emailing chris.hill@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Christopher Hill on 0421024258.
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A three page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to two pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 12 August 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
