Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA604377
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2020
Are you seeking a challenging, exciting and professionally satisfying career?
Southern River College (SRC) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Head of Learning Area – Science to join our school. We are a school that is pushing the boundaries in STEM education and have been recognised for outstanding work in helping students to achieve success. We are currently going through a building program due for completion at the beginning of 2020 and this includes new Science and STEM facilities, giving our new HOLA and the science team an exciting opportunity to evolve this area into a dynamic learning environment.
The HoLA – Science will be an inspirational leader to teachers in their learning area and responsible for leadership of the college’s Science curriculum across Years 7 to 12. They will have successful experience with building collaborative teams of teachers and leading curriculum development, ensuring that teachers in their team are developing consistent practices that maximise student learning and engagement. Our school works collaboratively to improve classroom practice using best practice research; explicit and inquiry based pedagogy and visible learning practices.
Southern River College seeks to inspire students and teachers while closing the gap of social equality, creating a school that has something for everyone to achieve success. The college operates a general education program 7 to 12 plus an Inspire Future Learning Academic Program, Vocational Education, STEM and MESH options and Inspire programs in Music, Netball and Soccer. We provide support programs via our Teaching and Learning Centre (TLC), Literacy and Numeracy Development Classes and Specialised Autism Learning Program (SALP). We are a Positive Support School. Our values are linked to our PBS program are: Relationships, Identity, Virtues, Excellence and Respect. Our values are integral to who we are and what we practice.
SRC is focused on students reaching their potential, becoming positive contributors and leaders in the future. We give back and teach our students the importance of community and culture as we inspire our students to be the best they can be. We seek partnerships with industry and educational providers to help enrich our learning programs. Our Motto INSPIRE leads to our priorities: Inspired Students; Inspiring Teachers; Inspirational Leaders and Inspire Community as our framework for growth.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for 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 the following work related requirements
- Capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings;
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes;
- Professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs);
- Capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. 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.
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 Southern River College can be found by visiting www.southernrivercollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job related information:
Please contact Frank Di Filippo, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9495 3200 or emailing Frank.DiFilippo@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 Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for 2work 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.
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
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia;
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Thursday, 14 November 2019.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED