APPLY ONLINE - jobs.gov.au DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Kimberley Education Region Derby District High School PROGRAM Coordinator - Follow The Dream 00029759 Level 3, $106,182 - $116,542 per annum (SEA GA 2011) Advertised VACANCY Number: SS/SA363361 This is a twelve (12) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2015 with possible twelve (12) month extension Are you able to help aspirant Aboriginal students follow their dreams? Derby District High School (DHS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated Program Coordinator - Follow the Dream: Partnerships for Success. Follow the Dream: Partnerships for Success is a voluntary out-of-school EDUCATION PROGRAM targeted at aspirational and high-achieving Aboriginal students in Years 8 to 12 in Western Australia (WA). The program aims to support Indigenous students to excel academically, complete secondary school and achieve entrance to university. Although university entrance is the primary goal, the program also supports students to achieve other tertiary placements, such as vocational EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET), an apprenticeship or traineeship, or the employment of their choice. Project sites are based in schools with significant Aboriginal student populations. Some sites service students from a number of schools. This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, progressive educational team which has a strong ethos of pastoral care and excellence in achievement. The School is looking for a motivated and committed Program Coordinator who is passionate about helping students reach their full potential. The role of the Program Coordinator involves identifying students for participation and managing the selection process, managing each student case (including monitoring their school progress and general wellbeing), developing individual learning plans with each student, providing subject advice and CAREER GUIDANCEand information, arranging extra-curricular enrichment activities, managing the learning centre, selecting and supporting the tutors, establishing and working with the local Steering Committee, and engaging parents, teachers, school staff, and other key stakeholders. The successful applicant will be required to show an understanding of the program intent, requirements and an appreciation of issues regarding Aboriginal education, students and cultural perspectives. Derby DHS is located in Derby which is situated at the southern end of King Sound in the Kimberley region of Western Australian. Derby is 220km east of Broome by road and is 2463km north of Perth. It was the first town settled in the Kimberley, located in attractive and well maintained grounds and surroundings. With an enrolment of just over 600 students it provides an education program for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. This selection process will initially be used to fill the above VACANCY. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to other similar VACANCIES that occur throughout our school for 6 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 staff, 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. Further information about Derby District High School can be found by visiting Schools Online For further job related information: Please contact Scott Cumming, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9193 0300 or emailing [email protected] Application Instructions Our aim is to make it easy for you TO APPLY! All applications are submitted online. Simply select “APPLY FOR Job”, located at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen. Further instructions are available on the attached ‘How to Apply’ document. You will be required to attach a comprehensive CV and covering letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to the position. It is recommended you have these documents complete and ready to attach prior to clicking on “Apply for Job”. Further information on how to prepare these documents can be found in the attached ‘Writing your CV and Covering Letter’ guide. You will be asked to complete an ONLINE APPLICATION form and then to attach your documentation, it is therefore recommended you allow enough time to complete this process. 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 contact the Schools Recruitment team on (08) 9270 3186. Further information on how to apply is available via the attachments below. Please start your application early. If you are having trouble submitting your online application, please contact Schools Recruitment (System Support) on (08) 9264 8666 for assistance. Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply, as all correspondence with applicants will be via email. ELIGIBILITY Employees will be required to: · Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy · hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for REGISTRATION to teach in Western Australia; · obtain a current Department of Education CRIMINAL RECORD Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and · obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check. TRAINING Employees will be required to: · complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and · complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy. As approved by the Public Sector Commission (PSC), the Department for Education will be APPLYING a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. APPLICATIONS must be submitted prior to 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 10 October 2014 APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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