About Seymour:
Seymour College is a leading independent girls’ school with an established reputation for academic excellence and a commitment to helping students reach their potential. Our vision is to foster young women of strength, optimism and justice. Our aim is to inspire within each student a passion for life-long learning, a celebration of community and a quest for personal excellence.
About the role:
Seymour College is seeking an Indigenous Engagement Coordinator to play a pivotal role in supporting and engaging with our Indigenous students. This position offers an unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the educational journey and wellbeing of young people within our community. This role works during school terms, 21 hours a week. The key responsibilities are:
- Provide targeted learning support, assisting students in achieving academic and wellbeing goals.
- Develop and implement Individual Learning Plans in collaboration with students and key stakeholders.
- Oversee the College’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), chair the RAP working group, and coordinate events such as NAIDOC and Reconciliation Week.
- Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing environment for Indigenous boarders.
- Organise activities and events to celebrate culture and community.
About You:
As the successful candidate, you will hold:
- Experience mentoring and supporting young people, particularly within an educational context.
- A strong understanding of the issues affecting Indigenous communities and education.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships with students, staff, and families.
- Proven organisational skills, including managing priorities and maintaining thorough records.
Seymour College provides staff with a supportive and dynamic working environment, opportunities for professional development and the capacity to make a valuable and meaningful contribution to the operation of the College.
How to Apply:
Applications for this position close Monday 2 December 2024. Please provide the following addressed to Ms Vanessa Browning, Principal:
- Resume
- Covering letter responding to the key areas of responsibility
- Contact details of 3 referees
For further details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role, please refer to the Position Description and the Candidate Information Pack. To learn more about Seymour College please visit our website https://www.seymour.sa.edu.au. The College reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the closing date.
To discuss this role please contact Sarah Davidson, People and Culture Administrator on 08 8303 9043.
Information provided by applicants will be subject to the Seymour College Privacy Policy which is available to view on the College website. Seymour College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people through the prevention, identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to thorough screening and assessment to determine suitability and support of child safety. All employees, volunteers and visitors are expected to model and encourage behaviour that upholds the dignity and protection of students from harm. In applying for this role, you are asserting the accuracy and integrity of your application, including the complete disclosure of any matter that may be inconsistent with the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, or bring the College into disrepute.
