Head of School Operations (Coordinator Level 3)

Aspect Riverina School

Albury, NSW 


Coordinator

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 10 April 2023


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<div class="container"> <div id="description"> <div id="description"> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Expand your management experience in Education!</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated educator to join the team as Coordinator 3</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Join us at Aspect - Australia's largest national&nbsp;provider of autism-specific educational services</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Full time, permanent teaching role (3 year contract for </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Coordinator</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>&nbsp;3 duties)&nbsp;</strong></span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Competitive salary and excellent salary packaging options (</strong></span><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">$78k - $114k +&nbsp;special education allowance&nbsp;$3,392 p.a.+&nbsp;Coordinator 3 Allowance $27,377 + superannuation</span><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-size: small;">)&nbsp;</span></span></strong></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Located at&nbsp;Aspect Riverina School at Albury, NSW&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/751978247?h=af2eb84130&amp;color=003260&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Aspect's School Network:</strong>&nbsp;Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has grown to become Australia's&nbsp;largest national educational program for children on the autism spectrum, with 9 independent schools operating from 67 locations in&nbsp;NSW and South Australia catering to approximately 1,200 students.&nbsp;Aspect&nbsp;is looking for passionate, enthusiastic and flexible teachers to work as members of person-centered multi-disciplinary teams.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What you will do:</strong>&nbsp;In collaboration with the Principal and other members of the leadership team, the Coordinator 3 will provide educational leadership in the school and community. The Coordinator will lead and collaborate on the delivery of high-quality education, with a team of specialists including teachers, teacher's aides, school therapists, coordinators, administrators and other Aspect staff.&nbsp; You will use a student-centred and family-focused approach to ensure the&nbsp;delivery of&nbsp;quality educational standards. As a core member of the school's Leadership Team, you will lead and develop the Education team and&nbsp;work with families and other members of the school community. <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT1695/assets/20104568" target="_blank" rel="noopener">To view the full position profile, please click&nbsp;here.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the School:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aspect Riverina School is situated in the city centre at a beautiful location with charming buildings and recently renovated facilities.&nbsp; The school&nbsp;proudly provides&nbsp;placement for&nbsp;approximately 100 students on the autism spectrum&nbsp;from ages 4 to 17 from Albury, as well as from 4 satellite classes within the Catholic and Department of Education schools in Albury and Wagga Wagga.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/how-can-we-help/going-to-school/aspect-schools/riverina-school">To find out more about our school, click here.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead on high quality implementation of the NSW Curriculum and inclusive practices across the school to address specific individual needs</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop and foster effective working relationships with and between colleagues</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work with the Principal to lead the implementation of the School Improvement Plan</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Plan, lead and support the Education team to provide the highest quality education to students</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide regular coaching, support and development to staff team to improve practice</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop knowledge and practice from other professionals in collaboration with the school's Leadership and Therapy Team</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Leading other whole school initiatives, events, programs and activities as required</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>&nbsp;What we are looking for:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">An active instructional leader for staff who has a deep understanding of the curriculum, curriculum delivery and student behaviour</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A highly reflective leader with the capacity to lead in challenging situations</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Well developed emotional intelligence that can adapt to a fast paced and rewarding work environment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A leader that thrives working with students with autism</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A candidate available to work full time (38 hrs per week)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Recognised teaching&nbsp;qualifications as determined by NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven ability to collaborate and build effective and positive working relationships with others</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated leadership ability to use effective change management strategies</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Professional knowledge and demonstrated leadership experience of improving teaching practice that results in improved educational outcomes for students</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience in developing and applying curriculum for students on the autism spectrum or neurodiversity preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ongoing learning opportunities for advancement</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Competitive salary and allowances&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Salary packaging to increase your take home pay</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Employee referral incentives</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">EAP services</span></li> <li>Discounted Fitness Passport membership options</li> <li>Perkbox App that offers access to a wide range of discounts on everyday retail, household and lifestyle purchases</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Increase the value of your take-home pay.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free. <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT2/assets/12020229">Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>To Apply:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Please attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire, cover letter is optional.&nbsp;There is no closing date for this role, all applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful applicants will be contacted.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) and staff are required to have had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination.&nbsp; As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect will collect information related to your vaccination status to ensure you meet this condition of employment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Enquiries should be directed to:&nbsp;</strong>Jane Carrington,&nbsp;School Principal,&nbsp;02 60573777.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>More information about Aspect: </strong><a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/">www.autismspectrum.org.au</a><strong>.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><em>Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.</em></strong></span></p> </div> </div> <div id="apply-now-button">Apply Now</div> </div>
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