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 take an approach that is inclusive, explicit and supports all students and staff to achieve success.The school has worked hard to build a positive reputation for the excellent educational opportunities it offers students, the exceptional support for staff development and professional growth, and for its high standards of achievement. We aim to empower young people from diverse backgrounds so all students can be successful.Find out more about our school by visiting .The RoleTeachers at Hedland SHS are focused on creating outstanding outcomes for students and empowering every student who enters our classrooms. We are a collaborative team who are close knit and supportive in a way that only a high quality regional school can be. Our practice is data driven to ensure year on year improvement for our students.The Learning Support Coordinator (LSC) Teacher will have a hands-on role leading teachers to develop and implement student centred curriculum and assessment adjustments to allow students with both diagnosed and imputed disabilities to achieve success within the School’s mainstream context and across its alternative programs. The LSC Teacher will work in collaboration with staff to strengthen the professional development of teaching within the Special Education Needs (SEN) domain. The LSC Teacher will also be responsible for coordinating the School’s approach to the Equitable Access to Assessment Policy. A high level of interpersonal skills and drive, with the ability to establish and maintain networks, both internally and externally, will be highly regarded. The successful applicant should have the ability to foster positive relationships with key stakeholders and provide timely support to students, staff and families using a student centred case management model.Working closely with the Student Support team and Deputy Principals, managing complex cases across all year groups, the successful applicant will ideally have exceptional organisational skills, including the ability to manage time effectively, prioritise, keep accurate records and the ability to analyse data to inform planning and practice that improves outcomes for students. The successful applicant for this position will ideally possess knowledge and skills in some or all of the areas below:
Contemporary, evidence-based practices related to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and various learning disabilities and learning difficulties.
Leading the school-wide Individual Education Plan (IEP) process, development, and review of IEPs.
Leadership and support of teachers (and Education Assistants) working with identified students that require a significant level of differentiated educational delivery.
Supporting the improvement of literacy and numeracy outcomes of students with learning support needs through suitable intervention and differentiation strategies within the classroom.
Support the transition of Year 6 students with special educational needs into high school.
Lead and support teachers and students implementing Equitable Access to Assessment adjustments.
Assist with applying for and coordinating special exam arrangements.
Liaison with external agencies and support to ensure planning for students with identified learning support is comprehensive.
Applying for and reviewing the schools Disability Resourcing applications.
Managing and ensuring compliance with National Consistent Collection of Data (NCCD).
Compliance with schools’ data recording requirements and processes.
This position may include a small teaching component in alignment with the successful applicant’s skill-set and the needs of the School.Professional BenefitsWorking 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:
Country Teaching Program Allowance of $10 210 a year
District Allowance of $9 299 a year
12 percent employer contributions to superannuation
12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
Subsidised accommodation where applicable
Free relocation
Air conditioning subsidy
Travel concessions
Find out more about the benefits by visiting .For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at or on (08) 9264 5154.Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south west teachersEligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South West Education Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position. At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.Find out if you are eligible .*Note that south west teachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.Want to know more?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tim Collier, Deputy Principal on (08) 9158 1900 or email .Equity and DiversityWe are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.Explore our for more details.EligibilityTo work with us, you must:
hold an eligible
. * 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 . * apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
consent to a
and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.Application InstructionsAll applications must be submitted online.Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application, including details of two (2) work-related referees, with one (1) preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documentsYour application should include:
A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the
and the context of the position and school. * A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s or see our applicant resource attached.Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH991890Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
