This is a permanent full-time position commencing as soon as possible.Broome Primary School (PS) provides a range of educational opportunities and experiences for approximately 380 students from Kindergarten to Year 6.
The school has adopted the Department of Education's mantra, 'Every Student, Every Classroom, Every Day,' to focus upon high quality education, striving for continuous improvement through the review of student performance information and reflection on evidence-based best teaching practice.Broome PS belongs to the Broome Cluster of Independent Public Schools, including Broome North PS, Cable Beach PS, Roebuck PS and Broome Senior High School.
This network of schools is closely aligned to the Kimberley Schools Project which has a focus on improving student outcomes.
The aim of this Project is to customise, intensify and support existing strategies to accelerate children's learningFind out more about our school by visiting or The RoleThe School Attendance Officer will assist the school community with processes to improve student engagement and attendance in educational programs.
In this role you will collaborate with school students, staff, parents, Kimberley Education Regional Office, and the community to identify causes of absenteeism and assist in supporting students and families in overcoming these causes.
The successful applicant would be expected to make home visits and attend interagency meetings to support and promote student attendance.The successful applicant will work to establish systems and processes to increase school attendance and accountability for non-attendance.
You will also assist with the development and implementation of individual student attendance improvement plans whilst participating in collaborative case conferences and attendance panels to improve student attendance, participation, and retention.The School Attendance Officer will maintain student-specific case notes, briefing notes and relevant attendance information for reporting to the school and regional administration on a regular basis whilst carrying out duties in accordance with current Department policies, relevant legislation, guidelines and system initiatives, awards and agreements and the regional management plan and priorities.
As such, it would be highly desirable for the successful applicant to be well-organised and thorough.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 Daryl Mansfield, Principal on 9194 7500 or emailing 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.
Explore our for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must: 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.
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.Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include: A CV of up to three (3) 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 Demonstrated sound knowledge of current trends and issues related to attendance and education within a local community.Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with individuals or small groups of students experiencing attendance related difficulties.Demonstrated sound research and problem solving skills including the ability to identify appropriate solutions to problems, such as those affecting student attendance.Demonstrated sound interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, particularly in a team environment.
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/SS926288Suitable 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 Tuesday, 5 November 2024