Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH607213
This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2020
Toodyay District High School (DHS) is seeking to appoint a dedicated Science teacher.
The successful applicant will be an outstanding educator possessing excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to provide students with the highest quality curriculum delivery within the Science learning area. You will have thorough understandings of instructional and curriculum design whilst keeping abreast of the latest developments within the Learning Area.
The successful applicant will ideally be a collaborative teacher with the ability to work well in a team environment. They will provide students with a purposeful and engaging learning experience to develop their understanding and appreciation of science. The successful applicant will have high expectations, a commitment to excellence, the ability to use a range of pedagogies and the ability to establish and maintain a positive and engaging classroom-learning environment. They will be committed to the development of strong professional learning communities focussed on student achievement and success.
The successful applicant will utilise online resources to support their teaching and be competent with the use of digital technologies to manage daily administrative functions. With effective interpersonal skills, you will work closely with students, teachers and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students.
Toodyay DHS has a strong ethos of providing a warm, friendly and caring community, where every child is treated as a valued individual. We celebrate student success through programs such as ‘Whole School Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) Faction Clubs’ and Reward Assemblies, where our students are acknowledged for their best efforts both in and out of the classroom. Students are supported via a year level coordinator who they meet with regularly to support their good standing.
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 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 Toodyay District High School can be found by visiting www.toodyaydhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact David Ball, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Toodyay, by telephoning (08) 9578 2000 or emailing David.Ball@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 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
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) 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.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
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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 www.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 Friday, 22 November 2019
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.