Please note that as of Tuesday, 24 September 2019 the closing date of this vacancy has changed.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH593357
Appointment Pool
Looking to develop and grow within a new secondary school with close links to the community?
Byford Secondary College (SC) is establishing a pool of outstanding teachers of Technologies for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during 2019 and 2020. Placements can be made from the pool for commencement at any time within the 2019 and 2020 school year.
Suitable applicants for this position will be student and relationship focused, enthusiastic, innovative and motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. They will demonstrate the professional knowledge, understandings and experience to develop and implement an engaging and relevant secondary school Technologies curriculum across Years 7-12. Ideally, applicants will have a strong interest in developing STEM capabilities and content in lower school courses.
Suitable applicants will engage in ongoing self-reflection and assess the effectiveness of teaching practice to create an environment conducive to learning and provide purposeful and relevant experiences that cater for different student learning needs. Applicants should also have a sound understanding of the Western Australian curriculum, with a focus on assessment and the use of ICT.
Byford (SC) is an Independent Public School located approximately 30 kilometres from the Perth CBD. Our College provides for the secondary education needs of students from Byford and the surrounding communities, with our current cohort of 1200 Year 7-12 students, looking to grow to approximately 1350 students in Years 7-12 in 2019. Byford SC has also become a focal point for secondary education provision for students with disabilities when in 2017 our inclusion facilities opened.
Byford Secondary College has an established BYOD (iPads) program and a strong focus on ICT and STEM. The successful applicant will be required to embrace 21st century learning practices and participate in leading innovation and change to pedagogy. The College offers an academic extension program for students by selection, in partnership with the University of Western Australia. This ‘Aspire’ program provides these students with access to the university's staff and facilities to enhance their learning experience. Teachers with a demonstrated ability to effectively differentiate instruction to improve student outcomes and challenge students to achieve at the highest level would be highly regarded.
The College invites any interested applicants to attend a Presentation and College Tour for prospective staff on Wednesday August 21 from 4:30 to 5:30. Members of the School Leadership Team will provide an information Session on teaching at the College.
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 Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap 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 Byford Secondary College can be found by visiting www.byfordsc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
For further job related information
Please contact Rosana Stout, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9550 6100 or emailing Rosana.Stout@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.
Your application should include:
- A four (4) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for three (3) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
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 Tuesday, 1 October 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.