Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
00034934
Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA897673 This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 Lesmurdie Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a passionate and committed professional to fill a permanent position as Program Coordinator, Lower School Manager. The successful applicant will ideally display experience in leading a Student Support team and will be responsible for supporting student learning across Years 7, 8 and 9. In collaboration with the Principal and the School Executive Team, you should provide educational leadership in the school and community by promoting the school's vision, priorities and strategic directions as reflected in the Lesmurdie SHS Business Plan. The Lower School Manager should have high level interpersonal and communication skills to form effective working relationships with all stakeholders.
As Lower School Manager you should be innovative and knowledgeable, ideally possessing the ability to work with external agencies to build partnerships and develop a climate of trust within the school and wider community. You should be an integral member of the Leadership Team whilst working in partnership with other key staff. Experience in disability, positive behaviour support and mental health planning would be highly regarded, as is expertise in the use of Compass as an attendance and behavioural management platform. Lesmurdie SHS is a full Bring your own device (BYOD) school – expertise in supporting student safety and wellbeing in addition to maximising student success in a digital environment is essential.
One of your key responsibilities would be to develop and deliver programs that support Year 7 to 9 students across the school aligned with our Business Plan priorities. This includes promoting the school's values, positive education practices and student care.
You should establish and manage administrative and operational systems in the relevant areas of responsibility to deliver effective school operations within legislative and industrial policy and guidelines. You should play a significant role in the daily management of the Student Support team with a proven ability in developing and establishing a positive and caring learning environment, underpinning our core values: Curiosity, Aspiration, Respect and Environment. Being highly organised and creative with an ability to work well within a team are highly desirable attributes of this role.
Lesmurdie SHS has an established reputation where all students are motivated to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours. Our students are friendly, confident and successful and our teaching and support staff provide a distinctive, comprehensive education with strong academic and vocational pathways assisted by effective pastoral care programs.
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. Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
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 (3) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirementsin context of the role and business needs of the branch A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position The contact details for two (2) 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; consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; complete the Department's induction program within three months of commencement; complete the Department's training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter; complete the Department's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement; and complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 6 June 2024 APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED. ATTACHMENTS: - applicant resource - how to write a cv and covering letter nov18.pdf
- information - applying for advertised positions in schools jan24.pdf
- published jdf - generic - program coordinator - schools - admin 3 - apr 2019.pdf
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WORK TYPE: Permanent - Full Time
FTE: 1.0
CLOSING DATE: 2024-06-06 4:30 PM
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