Program Coordinator

Overview

Duncraig Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the north-western suburbs on the coastal strip, 18 kilometres from Perth. We cater for students from Year 7 to Year 12 and are a school of high standards where the care and progress of every child is our priority. We provide a caring, engaging and supportive learning community, which fosters a culture of excellence to produce resilient, life-long learners in a rapidly changing world.

Our school is well known within the community for being an inclusive and caring education institution, with our school motto of 'CARE ENGAGE EXCEL' being recognised by the community and used as common language across the school. We have a very supportive and active Parents and Citizens Association and School Board. Duncraig is an official Gifted and Talented Selective Academic Program school under the Department of Education's Gifted and Talented Education initiative and offers a School Based Academic Extension program.

The Role

Ideally, we are seeking to appoint an innovative, passionate and collaborative Program Coordinator of Pedagogy and Gifted Education. The successful applicant for this exciting opportunity should display excellent knowledge of current educational research, theory and best practise, have outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to design and lead whole school and small group professional learning sessions. Experience in coaching of teaching staff and growth coaching training would be highly regarded. The successful applicant will ideally display experience in managing diverse teams and building buy-in across a whole school to support school-wide pedagogy and specialist program initiatives will be highly advantageous.

The successful applicant will build positive and collaborative relationships with external stakeholders. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet competing deadlines will be important for the successful candidate. Experience presenting to large audiences including students, families and teachers will be important. The successful applicant's display and awareness of the importance of public relations/marketing, will be highly regarded.

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative leader who ideally has interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, with an ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships. The successful applicant will ideally highlight areas of need and use their skills to lead and bring about positive change to refine practice and programs.

The successful applicant will lead a team of dedicated and passionate staff who support the design, implementation and embedding of programs and initiatives across the school in the following key areas; high quality teaching and the school's Selective Academic Gifted and Talented Program.

The successful applicant should ideally have the capacity to build and maintain a cohesive team comprising of teaching and non-teaching staff. They would work in partnership, with the relevant Associate Principal regarding strategic planning and operations related to whole school pedagogy and gifted education across the school. The successful applicant will also work closely and in collaboration with Heads of Learning Area across the school, therefore, high quality teamwork skills are valued.

This role will include a classroom teaching component. The specifics of this will be negotiated with the successful applicant at the time of appointment.

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.

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 Nicole Baker, Associate Principal on (08) 6241 5400 or nicole.baker@education.wa.edu.au

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).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

1. Step 1: Select Apply for Job. Complete the online application form, including details of two work-related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
2. Step 2: Attach your documents. Your application should include:

• A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two to three (2-3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
  • High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
  • Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
  • Demonstrated capacity to manage physical and financial resources.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

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/SA988189

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 Tuesday, 02 September 2025

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Education Administration Programs

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