Preparatory School Learning Support Coordinator
Teaching - Primary (Education & Training)Full timeSalary up to $121,653 + Allowance $6,923 p.aReadvertisedCommencing Term 1 2025.
Full time Fixed term 3 Year Tenure in Position of Responsibility - Permanent appointment as Teacher.About WestminsterWestminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with a proud history and an exciting future.
We commit to helping all students and staff achieve more than they thought possible through an adventurous education, which takes place anytime our students are challenged in their learning and when staff explore new opportunities to improve their profession.
Since opening in 1961, Westminster's vibrant sense of community has shaped our welcoming, down-to-earth character, enriched by School values of being brave, humble, kind, authentic, resilient and curious.About the roleThe Preparatory School Learning Support Coordinator (referred to as STRETCH across the School) develops, coordinates and administers processes for identifying and supporting the learning of students whose learning needs cannot be accommodated solely through regular class programs, including gifted and talented students.
The Preparatory School STRETCH Coordinator teaches students in the STRETCH program, and performs other duties common to all Westminster School Preparatory School teachers.
They provide leadership of the STRETCH Learning Support Assistants team in the Preparatory School.Key Responsibilities include:Develop and coordinate processes for identifying and prioritising students with additional learning needsSupport classroom teachers to identify students with learning difficulties and highly able studentsLead and manage the Prep STRETCH faculty staffPlan, coordinate, support and continuously improve programs and approaches to maximise learning outcomes for STRETCH studentsProvide direct teaching and remediation to students as part of the STRETCH programPerform administrative and liaison tasks associated with the STRETCH program and STRETCH studentsKey Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience:Relevant tertiary qualifications and current registration with (or be eligible to obtain) Teachers Registration Board of South AustraliaDemonstrated experience in a similar role with the ability to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate differentiated teaching programs for studentsDemonstrated passion for, and experience in, teaching Primary studentsHave the capacity to improve outcomes through intervention with students individually or small groupsKnowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and relevant Government funding availabilityDemonstrated success in forming collaborative professional relationshipsThe capability to work co-operatively with students, staff and parents to produce the best learning outcomes for studentsRegular and up to date professional knowledge and learningKey Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities:Enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educatorHigh level communication skillsA high level of organisational ability: is flexible and can prioritise and manage multiple demands in a fast paced environmentHighly developed interpersonal skills which enable positive relationships to be built with managers, peers, staff, parents and studentsAble to successfully work independently, and collaboratively, as part of a teamA commitment to lifelong learning and continuous improvementFor detailed information regarding this position please refer to the position description, available on our website under Careers -
Westminster Careers .This position has a Band 1 Salary of up to $121,653 (step 10) + a Band 2 Allowance of $6,923 per annum + 0.5 FTE time release.To apply please submit your resume and cover letter addressed to Simon McKenzie, Head of Preparatory School by 9am Monday 14th October 2024.Previous applicants need not apply.
Applications will only be accepted when submitted through Seek.Westminster, where you can achieve more than you thought possible.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
