AddressAdvertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA897269
This is six (6) months, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 with possible extension.
Ashdale Secondary College (SC) is seeking a committed and effective leader to join our Student Services Leadership team in the role of Program Coordinator. We are seeking an individual who inspires passion for learning in others, with a strong focus on pastoral care. Ashdale SC is a distinctive, world class, educational community of excellence where all students are motivated to strive to achieve their best and to realise their potential. The College has a comprehensive Student Services team including two Program Coordinators, Year Coordinators and a range of specialist staff who support the needs of our students.
The College is seeking a person who has the capacity to work in either the Senior or Junior areas of Student Services responsibility. Portfolios will be divided depending upon the strengths of the candidate and needs of the College and therefore flexibility and adaptability are key attributes required of the candidate.
As a school leader and member of a large Student Services team the Program Coordinator plays a pivotal role by ensuring that the school vision, purpose and values are realised for the student cohort. Providing effective leadership of the allocated cohorts, along with the line management of Year Coordinators for these cohorts, is a key element of this role. Working with colleagues, you should be responsible for the analysis of student academic, attendance and behavioural data and the implementation of actions in order to enhance student outcomes. The successful applicant will ideally play a lead role in the strategic planning and operational logistics for key College events along with a supporting role in other College priorities.
Ashdale SC provides high level of care and support for all students. The successful applicant should lead a high performing Student Services Team ensuring an effective and coordinated approach to supporting students to achieve success and reach their full potential. This may include providing case management of students in their cohorts as well as managing and ensuring appropriate support and documentation is provided. High level interpersonal and communication skills are important to liaise with teachers, parents, visiting teachers and external agencies as required.
The College focuses on student engagement and wellbeing to ensure students always feel valued. Our House system plays a pivotal role in recognising and rewarding positive behaviour, academic achievements, and active participation in extracurricular activities. Our systems are designed to foster connectedness and a profound sense of belonging enriching the experiences of our students, parents, and the wider community by reinforcing the values of respect, cooperation, and independence that Ashdale SC upholds.
Positive public relations skills are integral, as the role includes liaising with parents and government and non-government agencies. Adopting and facilitating inclusive practices and building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role. Our ideal candidate will have a high level of skill working with high achieving students, students from diverse backgrounds, those with individual educational differences and those exhibiting challenging behaviours. The successful applicant will ideally work with commitment to whole college approaches and initiatives and have a strong evidence-based approach.
Students at Ashdale are equipped with new blends of skills and knowledge necessary to achieve their individual potential throughout their lives. They develop the capabilities necessary for healthy living and lifelong learning. They build social and emotional resilience, supported by clear, ethical and effective pastoral care. This ensures students are given the opportunities to develop the confidence they need to play an active part in the life of their school, family, community and nation while being successfully prepared for future transitions from school to work or further study.
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.
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Application Instructions
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 Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to five (5) 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 4***.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***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 Tuesday, 4 June 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
