Program Coordinator – Secondary Instructional Coach

Department of Education; Kambalda West; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country Teaching Program Allowance

District allowance

Temporary Attraction and Retention (TA

Temporary Attraction and Retention

Job summary

Department of Education WA in Kambalda West is seeking a Program Coordinator – Secondary Instructional Coach to lead instructional improvement and curriculum delivery in a dynamic, inclusive learning community.

You will collaborate with the Principal and admin team to promote academic success, support staff, and engage families and the wider community to achieve shared goals. The role involves data-informed planning and ongoing professional growth within a 12-month term with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Program Coordinator role supports school plan through participative decision-making.
• Leads capacity building to strengthen curriculum delivery.
• Uses data analysis to inform teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Instructional Coaching

Curriculum planning

Data analysis

Differentiated instruction

Staff mentoring

Community engagement

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 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 – Secondary 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

• 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

• 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]. 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 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.

Advertised Vacancy Number

SS/SA1070404 Suitable 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.

Applications close

4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 November 2026