Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken from 5:00 until 8:00 (AWST) on Saturday 21 September 2024.Please be advised that scheduled maintenance is to be undertaken from 17:00 on Friday 27 September until 22:00 on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST).RAMS, Jobs WA, and agency jobs boards will be unavailable during this period. Time Remaining 2 days Head of Department - Regional Learning Specialist Branch: Secondary Schools DHS & Post-School Pathways Division: Service Delivery - Statewide Services Salary: Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021) Please note as of Thursday, 5 September at 12:20pm there has been an amendment to the context of the role. This is a thirty-six-month (36) fixed term, full-time position commencing July 2025 until the end of June 2028 with possible extension. The Role The Head of Department facilitates teaching and learning outcomes through effective performance management, and modelling and promoting a culture of improvement. They contribute to the development of the Directorate's plan through participative decision-making, including assisting in developing Directorate policy and establishing and maintaining systems. The Regional Learning Specialist Team, led by the Head of Learning Area, supports Year 11 and 12 School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) students in regional and rural schools who are studying ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) courses in the Mathematics, English, Science or Humanities and Social Science (HASS) learning areas. These expert classroom practitioners provide face-to-face support (through visits to regional schools) and online tuition and resources to senior secondary students to complement their SIDE studies. The RLS also provides professional guidance, expert advice and additional resources related to these courses to teachers in regional and rural schools to enhance the learning programs of their students. This position will require some travel within the state for the delivery of face-to-face tuition. The successful applicant will, in collaboration with the Manager Secondary, provide educational leadership by managing, developing, promoting and reporting on the Regional Learning Specialist (RLS) program, and provide leadership to specialist subject teachers who teach Year 11 and 12 ATAR courses in the Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities and Social Sciences learning areas and provide up-to-date information on relevant specialist curriculum issues. The successful applicant will facilitate teaching and learning outcomes of the RLS team through effective performance management, and modelling and promoting a culture of improvement. Professional Benefits We are located in Padburyand our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include: 11.5% employer contributed superannuation, increasing to 12% by July 2025. Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments) 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 Peter Scaife, Manager - Secondary Schools, DHS & PSP on (08) 9402 6130 or emailing ****** We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces 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. be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit. hold a recognised teaching qualification and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and 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. Your application should include: A CV of up to five (5) 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: 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 regional ATAR students in the nominated learning areas. Capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources. 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: DOE914684 Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 20 September 2024.
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