Program Coordinator - Learning Support

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Upper Gascoyne; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District Allowance

Employer 12% superannuation

12 weeks of vacation leave

Other leave including sick and carers’

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Air-conditioning subsidy

Zusammenfassung

Shark Bay School, part of the Department of Education, Western Australia, is seeking a Learning Support Coordinator for a 12-month fixed-term, full-time role commencing Term 1, 2027. The role includes line management of Educational Assistant staff and leading student-centred curriculum adjustments within a K-12 context.

The successful candidate will support students with diagnosed and imputed disabilities, drive professional development in SEN, and work with staff and families using a

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading and coordinating staff in a School context.
• Ability to develop and implement student-centred curriculum and assessment adjustments.
• Strong data-driven planning and reporting to improve student outcomes.

Aufgaben

• Lead teachers and supervise Educational Assistant staff.
• Coordinate and deliver student-centred curriculum and assessment adjustments for students with diagnosed or imputed disabilities.
• Collaborate to strengthen SEN teaching practices and professional development.
• Provide administrative support to the principal as required.

Kenntnisse

Educational leadership

Data analysis

Curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Education / Teaching qualification

Teacher Registration WA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Student Information System

Jobbeschreibung

This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027 with possible extension and/or permanency

At Shark Bay School we have supportive families and dedicated staff committed to ongoing school improvement. We are a Kindergarten to Year 12 school which provides opportunities for leadership and professional development. Our school setting is in a World Heritage Area 900 km from Perth, providing excellent opportunities for real world learning.

Shark Bay is a family-friendly community in an area of outstanding natural beauty, famed for its flora, fauna and recreational opportunities as well as rich in opportunities to take part in scientific and ecological programs.

Find out more about our school by visiting Schools Online.

The Role

Shark Bay School is searching for a vibrant, innovative, and experienced Learning Support Coordinator with comprehensive knowledge of policies and procedures. The role will include line management of the Educational Assistant staff. The Learning Support Coordinator 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. The Learning Support Coordinator will work in collaboration with staff to strengthen the professional development of teaching within the Special Educational Needs (SEN) domain.

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.

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.

This role will require the Learning Support Coordinator to support children and staff across the K-12 spectrum. The position will include a teaching component that will be negotiated with the principal. The Learning Support Coordinator will also provide as required administrative support to the principal.

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:

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year


• District Allowance of $6 868 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

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [e-mail] or on [phone].

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Paul Luxton, Principal on [phone] or by emailing [e-mail].

Equity and Diversity

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

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.


• hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia


• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and


• 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.

More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 27 November 2026