Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH595472
Appointment Pool
Can you engage and motivate young minds to reach their potential?
Mukinbudin District High School (DHS) are seeking to establish a pool of innovative and inspirational Secondary Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2020 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements up until the end of Term 4, 2020.
We are currently looking for individuals to innovate and create to solve problems and develop leadership qualities with an emerging group of secondary students. We are looking for individuals that foster problem solving entrepreneurial skill and creativity through project based learning approaches. We are looking for facilitators of learning who are multidisciplinary in their knowledge and broad in their skills and possess a passion to pursue learning for themselves and others.
As Teacher – Secondary, you will possess a diverse skill set to handle the challenges and demands of developing and implementing educational programs across the Mathematics, English, Humanities and Social Science, Design and Technology and the Arts curriculum areas. Additionally, you will be able to adapt well to challenges such as the Emergency Services Cadets, Country Week and enterprise activities.
Transformational Technology is a huge part of what we do; giving students the skills, knowledge and freedom to create, improve their reach and communicate in ways never thought of or experienced before. All secondary students have access to a personal Macbook, 3D printers, drones, workshops, science labs and much more. The sense of community is strong in our school and relationships are important to us so operating restoratively similar to a family model is important to us.
At Mukinbudin DHS, we are the community and the community is us; we are embedded and engaged in everything we do.
Mukinbudin is situated 300 kilometres east of Perth and boasts many services and a great community spirit. We have a very supportive community and staff which contribute significantly to the school’s positive atmosphere.
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 Mukinbudin DHS can be found by visiting www.mukinbudindhs.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:
You are encouraged to contact Gavin Stevens, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity by telephoning (08) 9047 1053 or emailing gavin.stevens@education.wa.edu.au.
For information on living and working in Mukinbudin check out our progressive shire on Social Media or at www.mukinbudin.wa.gov.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 three (3) page statement addressing the domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school (see attachments to achieve this);
- 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;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- 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 Monday, 7 October 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.