Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH481231
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2017
Are you a talented educator skilled at adjusting your teaching strategies and programs to meet the individual and diverse needs of students?
Belmont City College is seeking a highly professional, passionate and innovative Teacher – Mathematics to join our team.
The successful applicant will be a teacher who believes that all young people have the capacity to learn. You will be able to develop and deliver engaging Mathematics learning programs for students in Years 7-12, thereby providing them access to the curriculum and the opportunity to reach their full learning potential. With effective interpersonal skills, you will work closely with students, teachers and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students. As Belmont City College is a Secondary Pathways Program school, you will also value being a team member in a STEM focused learning environment.
Belmont City College has modern facilities, and is set in the heart of the City of Belmont which provides the backdrop for our many innovative programs. Belmont City College students have access to networked computers throughout the campus and supervised internet access in classrooms and other learning areas. Our classrooms are equipped with up to date technologies such as ‘smart boards’ and ‘smart projectors’ and we value teachers who can integrate these technologies in their classroom practice.
We pride ourselves in being able to give individualised care and attention to help each student reach their potential, developing their self-confidence, independence, knowledge and skills to take advantage of increasing opportunities beyond school. Our focus is on providing an inclusive, respectful and productive educational environment where students achieve success in their academic, social and community endeavours. Belmont City College was shortlisted as a finalist in the 2015 WA Education Awards, recognising the school’s commitment to delivering a high quality of education to all.
The College provides a variety of programs including our A Plus academic enrichment program in partnership with the University of Western Australia, a Music Excellence program and Approved Specialist Program in Contemporary Drama.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be appointed to 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 your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. 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.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Switch program can apply for vacancies using their current or switched qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to this vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Switch program.
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.
Further information about Belmont City College can be found by visiting www.belmontcc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service
For further job related information:
Please contact Kerry Clarke, Head of Department (Mathematics and Science) by telephoning (08) 9479 2200 or emailing kerry.clarke@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
You are required to attach a personal resume and covering letter outlining your skills and experiences in relation to the position. It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
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If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- be eligible for, or registered with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB). Information regarding eligibility may be obtained by contacting TRB on (08) 9230 0600 or for Country callers 1300 652 911 or trb.wa.gov.au
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 6 April 2017
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.