Program Coordinator - Primary Instructional Coach

Department of Education, Western Australia; Shire Of Esperance; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Allowance

District Allowance

Attraction and Retention Incentive

Superannuation 12% employer

Vacation leave 12 weeks

Other leave >20 days

Subsidised accommodation

Travel Concession

Free relocation

Job summary

Kambalda West DHS, operated by the Department of Education, Western Australia, seeks a Program Coordinator – Primary Instructional Coach to lead educational leadership, promote the school's vision, and drive improved services with staff, volunteers and the local community.

The role involves building staff capacity, strengthening curriculum delivery, and using data analysis to enhance student engagement and outcomes, with a focus on collaboration and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Coaching: Build teacher capability through coaching, observation, modelling, feedback and collaborative planning.
• Curriculum and Pedagogy: Strengthen curriculum planning, assessment and evidence-based teaching with focus on literacy and numeracy.
• Data-Informed Improvement: Analyze student achievement, attendance and engagement data to identify priorities and measure impact.
• Academic Support and Intervention: Coordinate targeted intervention and adjustments to improve student learning.
• Student Engagement and Inclusion: Create engaging, inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments.
• Professional Growth and Partnerships: Mentor teachers and emerging leaders while partnering with families and community.
• Undertake a teaching role: model exemplary classroom practice and stay connected with classroom teaching.

Job description

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

Kambalda West District High School (DHS) is a vibrant and inclusive learning community that caters to students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. With a dedicated and enthusiastic team of educators, we offer a friendly and supportive environment that encourages academic, social, and emotional growth. Our strong partnership with families and the broader community helps ensure the best outcomes for every student. Guided by our core values of REACH – Respect, Excellence, Aspiration, Connection, and Harmony – we embed these principles into every aspect of school life.

Located approximately 600 kilometres east of Perth, Kambalda is a historic mining town situated on the traditional lands of the Wongatha and Ngadju peoples. As a District High School, we offer a unique and seamless learning journey across all phases of schooling. Students benefit from a close-knit, family-oriented setting where transitions between year levels are supported by a consistent whole-school approach.

The school’s culture is driven by collaboration, where both students and staff contribute to a warm, welcoming, and productive environment. This collective pride is also reflected in the ongoing care of our school grounds and facilities, helping to create an inspiring space for learning and growth.

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

The Role

As a Program Coordinator – Primary Instructional Coach, you will work collaboratively with the Principal and members of the administrative team to provide educational leadership within the school and the community. You will develop and promote the school's vision for academic success and encourage school staff, volunteers, and community members to share ownership of the school's vision and goals.

Using your effective change strategies, you will lead the school community to accept and develop opportunities for improved service. You will facilitate workforce effectiveness and provide a role model for self-development to improve professional performance. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of the school plan through participative decision-making, including developing policy and establishing and maintaining systems.

As the Program Coordinator, you will build the capacity of staff to strengthen curriculum delivery, inform teaching and learning through data analysis and enhance student engagement and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities of this role may include:

• Instructional Coaching: Building teacher capability through coaching, observation, modelling, feedback and collaborative planning to improve teaching practice.
• Curriculum and Pedagogy: Strengthening curriculum planning, assessment and evidence-based teaching, with a focus on literacy, numeracy and continuity of learning.
• Data-Informed Improvement: Supporting staff to analyse student achievement, attendance and engagement data to identify priorities, guide practice and measure impact.
• Academic Support and Intervention: Coordinate early identification, targeted intervention and adjustments to improve student learning and progress.
• Student Engagement and Inclusion: Build staff capacity to create engaging, inclusive and culturally responsive learning environments that promote belonging and achievement.
• Professional Growth and Partnerships: Mentoring and develop teachers and emerging leaders, while collaborating with families and the Kambalda community to support student learning, wellbeing and future pathways.
• Undertake a teaching role: modelling exemplary classroom practice and maintaining a strong connection with classroom teaching and student learning.

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:

• Attractive Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8 020 a year
• District allowance of $2 734 a year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 750 see info below.
• 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
• Travel Concession
• Free relocation

Teachers and school administrators employed at Kambalda West DHS in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $2 750 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

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].

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 Tara Schmidt, 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

• 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).