Program Coordinator - Learning Community

About the role

The Department of Education is establishing a pool of Program Coordinators for Learning Communities at Northam Senior High School, the largest school in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, serving Years 7 to 12. Vacancies may be filled permanently or on fixed-term, full-time or part-time basis, starting during the 2027 school year. The role works with the Principal and the Senior Leadership Team and combines leadership of a Learning Community (student behaviour, engagement and wellbeing) with leadership of a curriculum area and a small classroom teaching allocation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support teams of teachers in the Learning Community, building staff capacity and consistent approaches to student behaviour, engagement and wellbeing
• Oversee the academic, behavioural and wellbeing needs of the group of students through a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS), with case management and intervention support alongside the Deputy Principal
• Work closely with families to build partnerships and keep students engaged
• Provide curriculum leadership in a nominated area (for example HASS, English, Science, Mathematics, The Arts, Technologies, VET, Big Picture Learning Academy or Social Emotional Learning), covering planning, delivery, assessment and moderation
• Build staff capability, promote professional collaboration and maintain high expectations for teaching quality and student achievement

Required profile

• Australian, New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or holder of a valid visa with work rights for the term of appointment
• Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
• Valid Working with Children Check and consent to a criminal history check with a current Screening Clearance Number
• Nominated learning area(s) in the application, showing relevant curriculum knowledge and leadership capacity

Required skills

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills and professional judgement
• Ability to manage competing priorities across leadership and teaching responsibilities
• Effective communication and collaboration, with a commitment to trauma-informed and restorative practice

What we offer

• Country Teaching Program Allowance of $8,020 per year
• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1,500 per annum, paid partly on commencement and partly at the end of the school year
• 12% employer superannuation contributions
• 12 weeks vacation leave and more than 20 days of other leave
• Subsidised accommodation where applicable and free relocation

Applications close on 17 November 2026 and are made online with a CV and a four-page statement addressing the selection criteria.