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Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education RegionSalary:
Level 3, $132,143 - $144,601 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension (12 months)Coodanup College is seeking a dedicated and innovative school leader to join their friendly team as the Head of Learning Area (HoLA) - Mathematics.Coodanup College is a caring learning environment where we support our students to strive for excellent standards of achievement and behaviour.
Located in south-eastern Mandurah, our college caters for students in Years 7 to 12.
Through our motto 'Explore, Dream, Discover', our College is known for encouraging our students to explore through their learning, dream about what they want to achieve at school and beyond, and discover ways to be the best they can be.The successful applicant should possess the skills to translate the priorities of the school's Business Plan into a learning area operational plan that provides clear direction for their staff while supporting staff in their development both individually and as a team, also holding them accountable for day to day work and for the implementation of the plan and achievement of the learning area's goals.An important aspect of the position will be the ability to understand the wider school context and constructively work with other HoLAs and the administration team to improve Numeracy within the college.
The successful applicant will ideally have a deep knowledge of the Year 7 to 12 curriculum including compliance, assessment, and reporting practices.Heads of Learning Area also hold a dual leadership portfolio (numeracy) within Coodanup College, this will be determined in alignment with the successful applicant's skills and experience.
The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain the enthusiasm and commitment of the teachers across the college.
They should model exemplary practice as a teacher and as a leader and support their teachers in all aspects of their work including behaviour management, assessment, parent contact and management and strategic planning.The HoLA - Mathematics will have a high level of data gathering and analysis skills to monitor the individual and collective progress of students in each class in the Learning Area, and to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching practice and team performance.Professional BenefitsWorking 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).During the school holidays, please contact Ben Jones on 0499937531.Equity and DiversityWe 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.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; andConsent 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 InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1:
Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.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 five (5) 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 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: IPS/SA943191Suitable 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 Friday, 17 January 2025
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