Teacher - Secondary Generalist - Year Coordinator

Branch :

Thornlie Senior High School

- Division :

Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region

- Salary :

Teacher, $88,178 - $127,737 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

- Work Type :

Fixed Term - Full Time

- FTE :

1.0

- Location :

Thornlie

- Closing Date :

2026-03-03 4:30 PM

- CV Template.DOCX
- This is a 9 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2026 with possible extension and/or permanency

The School

Thornlie Senior High Schools (SHS) vision is to Engage, Inspire and Achieve. At our school, students fulfil their aspirations working in an environment that emphasises the importance of restorative relationships and the achievement of personal best.

We are a proud Independent Public Secondary School with over five decades of experience in providing a successful education to our 1200, Years 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 21st Century.

Find out more about our school by visiting**thornlieshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Thornlie SHS is seeking a suitably qualified and enthusiastic teacher for the position of Year 7 and 8 Coordinator within the Student Services Team. This leadership role is central to supporting students during their transition into secondary schooling and would be responsible for the implementation of effective pastoral care programs that promote the emotional, physical and academic wellbeing of all students in Years 7 and 8.



The successful applicant should work collaboratively within the Student Services Team and be line managed by the Student Services Program Coordinator and the Deputy Principal - Welfare.

The Teacher - Year Coordinator is ideally responsible for the overall welfare, engagement, and progress of students in their year groups. The role would involve proactive management of pastoral care initiatives, student behaviour, attendance and wellbeing, as well as close collaboration with Home Room teachers, classroom teachers, support staff, parents, and external agencies where required. As a Teacher - Year Coordinator, you should organise and oversee year group assemblies, activities, events and excursions; manage reward and recognition programs; support students at educational risk (SAER) in collaboration with the SAER and positive behaviour support (PBS) teams; and use Compass to monitor, record and analyse student progress and behaviour.

In addition, you will ideally play a key role in parent liaison, case conferencing, student orientation and induction, dissemination of information and the promotion of a positive school ethos. The role would require active participation in meetings, professional learning and school duties, as well as ideally contributing to school communications such as reports and newsletter articles.



This position offers an excellent prospect for a committed educator to provide strong pastoral leadership and make a meaningful impact on the early secondary school experience of students at Thornlie SHS.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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Equity and Diversity

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Application Instructions

NEW Application Process

Step 1: Download the CV template attached to the job advertisement.

Step 2: Complete the CV template with :

- Your teaching history, qualifications, and recent and relevant professional development and training; and
- 2 character limited written responses addressing 2 AITSL domains (approx. 400 words per domain):

Professional Knowledge

- Professional Engagement

Step 3: Submit Your Application Online

- Upload your completed CV Template only . Note :Application documents in any other format, or additional written documents or attachments, will not be accepted, or considered by the panel.**

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1028

📌 Teacher - Secondary Generalist - Year Coordinator (Thornlie)
🏢 Department Of Education
📍 Thornlie