Program Coordinator - Teaching and Learning Coach

Department of Education; Armadale; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Leave provisions

Job summary

Cecil Andrews College in Seville Grove, Perth, Western Australia seeks a skilled educator and collaborative instructional leader to join as Program Coordinator - Teaching and Learning Coach. This permanent full-time appointment reports to the Deputy Principal and drives teaching quality and student achievement across the school.

You will translate school priorities into classroom practice, model effective teaching, lead curriculum coherence, and mentor staff through coaching cycles and PLCs.

Qualifications

• The ability to coach and mentor teachers through modelling, observation, feedback and reflection.
• Strategic development of the Whole School Instructional Model to ensure fidelity and alignment to priorities in the College's Business plan.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and the capacity to develop coherent planning and assessment across teams.
• Ability to analyse student achievement data and translate findings into teaching actions.
• Capacity to lead change collaboratively and establish shared expectations.
• Commitment to culturally responsive teaching and high expectations for First Nations students.
• Understanding of differentiated teaching and support for students with disability or EAL/D.
• Ability to manage resources and align expenditure with learning needs.
• Strong organisational skills and commitment to ongoing professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Translate whole-school priorities into effective classroom practice.
• Lead improvement within the teaching and learning portfolio.
• Facilitate Professional Learning Communities and targeted professional learning.
• Provide school leaders with clear evidence of curriculum implementation and student progress.
• Coach cycles, modelling, observation and feedback to refine teaching practice.
• Support planning, coordination and reporting on curriculum-aligned funded initiatives.

Skills

Coaching & mentoring

Whole School Instructional Model

Curriculum planning

Data analysis

Change leadership

Differentiated teaching

Budget management

Professional learning facilitation

Collaboration

Tools

Education software

Job description

PLEASE BE AWARE THERE HAS BEEN AN AMENDMENT MADE TO THE VACNANCY TITLE ON 5 NOVEMBER 2026 AT 11.45 AM. This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. Cecil Andrews College, located in Seville Grove, Perth, is an innovative and inclusive educational institution dedicated to creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment. Our college motto is 'Achieving Excellence Together' and this is embedded in everything we do. We encourage students to discover their strengths, develop confidence in their abilities, and have the resilience to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society. Within a supportive environment where students feel valued and belong, we are building a community where learning transforms lives and creates hope for the future. Our commitment extends to students from Year 7 to Year 12, where we focus on fostering their growth and success. At the heart of our mission is the unwavering dedication of our passionate staff, who are driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students, especially those who may face unique challenges in their educational journey. Cecil Andrews College stands at the heart of a diverse community, and with students from a range of backgrounds. We are dedicated to fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment for students from Year 7 to Year 12. Our staff are motivated by the desire to improve outcomes for students, provide high levels of care and support and help create opportunities for success. As a college, we provide a range of pathway options towards university, Technical and Further Education (TAFE), further training and employment. We encourage our students to be active learners, engage in their local community and demonstrate respect for each other and their environment. We further support our Aboriginal and Indigenous students with programs such as the Clontarf Academy, Stars Foundation, and Follow the Dream. Find out more about our school by visiting Cecil Andrews College or Schools Online.

The Role

Cecil Andrews College is seeking a skilled educator and collaborative instructional leader to join our team as Program Coordinator - Teaching and Learning Coach. This is an opportunity to work alongside teachers and school leaders to strengthen the quality, consistency and impact of teaching and learning across our school. The Program Coordinator - Teaching and Learning Coach provides instructional leadership to strengthen teaching quality and student achievement. Reporting to the Deputy Principal and working closely with the College Executive and Senior Leadership, you will ideally contribute to school planning, promote the school’s shared vision and lead improvement within the teaching and learning portfolio. You will ideally translate whole-school priorities into effective classroom practice, strengthen curriculum coherence, and support teachers to use assessment evidence to plan, teach and evaluate student learning. Through collaborative decision making and effective change processes, you will ideally build staff ownership of the Whole School Instructional Model and support their consistent implementation. Building staff capability is central to this role. Through coaching cycles, modelling, observation and feedback, you will ideally help teachers refine their practice and evaluate its impact. You will ideally facilitate Professional Learning Communities, collaborative planning and targeted professional learning, combining clear expectations with practical support and professional trust. You will ideally provide school leaders with clear evidence of curriculum implementation, staff capability development and student progress. This should allow improvement planning, Public School Review evidence and reporting on curriculum-aligned funded initiatives where applicable. You will ideally exercise professional judgement within agreed frameworks, recommend priorities and resource needs, and raise significant curriculum, assessment or resourcing concerns promptly.

The successful applicant will ideally bring:

• The ability to coach and mentor teachers through modelling, observation, feedback and reflection.
• Strategic development of the Whole School Instructional Model to ensure fidelity and alignment to the priorities in the College's Business plan.
• Strong curriculum knowledge and the capacity to develop coherent planning and assessment practices across teams.
• Confidence in analysing student achievement data and translating findings into specific teaching and improvement actions.
• The capacity to lead change collaboratively, establish shared expectations and follow through on agreed priorities.
• A commitment to culturally responsive teaching, high expectations and meaningful learning for First Nations students.
• An understanding of differentiated teaching, adjustments for students with disability and the needs of students learning English as an additional language or dialect.
• The capacity to manage resources and budgets responsibly and align expenditure with identified learning needs.
• Strong organisational skills, sound professional judgement and a commitment to ongoing professional learning.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.

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).

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.