AddressIndependent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region
Thornlie Senior High School
Student Support Coordinator
Pool Ref IPS/SS886017
Level 4, $82,565 - $86,618 per annum (DOE (SSO) CA 2022)
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SS886017
Appointment Pool
Please note as of 1.50pm on Monday, 25 March 2024 the job title as been amended.
Thornlie Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Student Support Coordinators for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2024 school year.
Student Support Coordinators will assist in the day to day running of a variety Student Support programs and initiatives and should ensure an effective and responsive service for students. Working within a dynamic Student Services team, Student Support Coordinators oversee attendance and engagement processes, as well as community supports, social and emotional learning programs, and 1:1 or small group support for tier 2 students at educational risk.
At Thornlie SHS, students fulfil their aspirations working in an environment that emphasises the importance of respectful relationships and the achievement of personal best.
As a Perth government school, we are a proud Independent Public Secondary School with more than five decades of experience in providing a successful education to our 1200 Year 7 to 12 students, helping them to identify their aspirations and achieve their personal goals.
We value well established educational traditions set by past teachers, parents and students and we are passionate in our desire to use the latest research and learning strategies to prepare our students for the future. We know where we are going and how to get there.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):
- Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills that demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, negotiate and resolve conflict.
- Well developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Well developed research, conceptual and analytical skills and experience in identifying problems and developing appropriate intervention strategies and support programs.
- Skills and experience in working with individual or small groups of students who are experiencing difficulties.
- Knowledge of the youth sector, particularly local organisations and services
Applications will be assessed against these work-related requirements (selection criteria) 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.
Further information about Thornlie Senior High School can be found by visiting thornlieshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Dee Kennedy, Deputy Principal, Human Resource Officer, by telephoning (08)6235 7900 or emailing dee.kennedy@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Annemarie Goedecke on 0419 925 238
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