Program Coordinator – Science

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA808053

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2023

If you’re looking for an exciting new challenge in a fantastic school community, apply now for the role of Program Coordinator – Science!

About the Role

Bruce Rock District High School (DHS) is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic leader with strong leadership skills including an ability to articulate a vision and define goals both personally and for others.

The successful applicant will ideally display excellent communication and interpersonal skills including an ability to mentor, guide and advise staff and students; as well as expertise and leadership in the implementation of the Western Australian Curriculum across all four contexts: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences and Physical Sciences. They will ideally have skills in educational leadership including an ability to plan strategically and set courses of action as well as the ability to establish and sustain a culture that promotes educational best practice in the team.

Skills and capabilities required to respond strategically to contemporary research, trends and initiatives that support the implementation of best practice are considered highly desirable, as is an ability to develop strong relationships and an affinity with students, staff and parents in an open and approachable manner. Additionally, outstanding organisation, administration and ICT skills, as well as a commitment to ongoing professional learning and professional development are both considered highly desirable.

Our core strategic objective is to raise student achievement outcomes. This is central to all work undertaken at our school. We value the linking of learning with real world experiences and the currency students can take into pathways beyond school. We are seeking someone with leadership of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) initiatives to engage and prepare students for future career pathways.

The successful applicant will bring with them a passion for student achievement, innovative thinking and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. They will be an excellent practitioner who leads by example, having students front and centre in their own pedagogical practice. There is a requirement to undertake a teaching load of the two secondary classes for Science.

About our School

At Bruce Rock DHS everybody matters and we provide a friendly, inclusive and caring environment where students feel supported and enjoy coming to school. We encourage parent involvement within the school and believe that the best results are achieved when parents and teachers work together for the benefit of their children. Our community takes great pride in the school and strong community partnerships serve to enhance the real life learning opportunities for our children.

Bruce Rock DHS, 240 km from Perth, caters for 120 children from Kindergarten to Year 10. Our specialised team of early childhood staff provide high quality and engaging classes for the children’s first introduction to education.

Highly skilled staff provide a quality curriculum through middle and upper primary. Specialist teachers in high school deliver a diverse curriculum enabling students to successfully proceed to tertiary bound secondary studies, TAFE or vocational training. Whilst the school maintains a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, we achieve a balance between the academic, social and emotional domains to provide wrap around support for all children in our care.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:

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;

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).

Capacity to manage physical and financial resources.

Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.