Address About Us:
Waterford West State Primary School has a commitment to provide a quality education for each student including those students identified with special needs. Parents and teachers are committed to work in partnership to provide a supportive school environment to achieve our vision; 'To produce a school that exhibits high expectations in all areas. Through the process of explicit instruction our school is committed to create a climate that enhances every child's belief in themselves to be lifelong learners and active members of society, further develop our vision and set future directions to achieve our school specific goals. Our educational community is committed to exploring initiatives and creating opportunities and institutional links for improved teaching and learning outcomes for students and staff across Prep to Year 6.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to;
* Provide leadership and guidance for the implementation of innovative measures aimed at improving student learning outcomes and attendance in schools where a significant percentage of students may have a disadvantaged background, ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students.
* Where requested, prepare all data returns for the Principal.
* Provide management and engagement strategies including induction activities of new arrivals, and advise on specific academic, social and emotional needs of new arrivals.
* Monitor students' individual performance and behaviour and develop and implement intervention strategies where necessary.
* Communicate and work with parents, staff, higher education institutes and State Schools Division to develop strategies to improve learning outcomes, student achievements and attendance.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
* Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
* A 2-pg response to the 'How you will be Assessed' section of the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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