This is a 6-month fixed term, full-time position commencing as soon as possible with possible extension and/or permanency

Hedland Senior High School (SHS), located in the Pilbara, is an Independent Public-School catering for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our school prides itself on the staff's commitment to a system of positive behaviour supports which focus on care, courtesy, respect, and responsibility. These values underpin our philosophy at Hedland SHS. All staff strive to maintain a school culture which encourages a high standard of behaviour and performance. We have an inclusive and explicit approach that supports all students and staff to achieve success.

The school works hard to build a positive reputation to offer excellent educational opportunities to students. Our exceptional support for staff development and professional growth facilitates high standards of achievement while empowering young people from diverse backgrounds to be successful.

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

The Role

Hedland SHS is ideally seeking a highly experienced, dynamic, organised and innovativeProgram Coordinator – Engagement Programs, for our Success Program, which is part of the BHP Pilbara Education Partnership. The Success Program provides students with extensive wraparound support for their wellbeing and academic achievement.

The program consists of students with a range of complex needs, requiring targeted and differentiated curriculum, and strategic planning. The Program Coordinator – Engagement Programs will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with specialist teachers, support staff, and the Deputy Principal to ensure authentic, relevant,



meaningful and challenging learning programs are delivered with a focus on literacy, numeracy, social emotional learning, work readiness skills, micro-credentials and opportunities for students to explore and pursue pathways into further training or employment.

The successful applicant would ideally be a highly effective interpersonal leader with expertise in curriculum development, who works collaboratively with staff, students, carers and community to co-design and implement data-informed and differentiated learning programs, while creating further innovative opportunities to support student engagement, learning and achievement. The successful applicant may have the opportunity to collaborate with support staff in developing documented support planning, and other planning to support individual student needs.

To be suitable for this role, you will ideally need to display the following work-related requirements:

- Solid cultural awareness, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with parents, carers, and the wider community, building productive relationships across diverse educational settings.
- Exceptional leadership, organisational, and time management abilities, including management of staff, resources, and finances while ensuring high educational outcomes.




- Expertise in analysing data and applying professional knowledge to drive high quality curriculum development and increased student achievement.
- Apply restorative practices and behaviour management strategies to foster positive learning environments.

In addition to the above abilities, the successful applicant will ideally be skilled in the following areas:

- high level interpersonal skills to productively support and lead a large team of teachers and allied support staff
- a high level of cultural awareness, and proven ability to engage positively with parents, carers, and the wider community
- exceptional leadership and organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise, keep accurate records
- the ability to analyse a wide range of data to inform future practice resulting in year-on-year improvement for students
- a strong understanding of restorative practices, classroom management strategies and the positive behaviour in school’s model
- a broad understanding of a range of learning difficulties and support strategies to maximise learning outcomes for all students
- a commitment to excellence in teaching, willingness to engage in regular self-reflection and professional learning designed to take your career to the next level.

This role may also have the opportunity to undertake some teaching loads.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

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