Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS632330
This is a permanent, part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 3, 2020.
Kinross College is seeking an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic Home Economics Assistant for appointment to a permanent part-time shared position.
The focus of this very busy role is to support and assist the Home Economics teacher in delivering planned education programs and encouraging a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Suitable applicants must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a very busy team environment. To be suitable for this role, you will be able to work well under pressure using high standards of hygiene and food management. It is preferable that applicants have a clear understanding of food and food preparation to assist the teacher in delivering planned educational programs. You should also have the ability to interact with empathy and professionalism within a diverse cultural community and with a range of outside agencies. Strong organisational skills and knowledge and understanding of computers and the Recipe Manager App will be beneficial for ordering and monitoring stock levels and will be considered advantageous.
Applicants are required to have the capacity to transfer their knowledge and skills in undertaking the work related requirements to achieve the outcomes of this position.
As a suitable applicant, you will be expected to work in an environment committed to whole school approaches, self-reflection and continuous self-improvement. You will work autonomously and in teams to support the learning of students and to develop relations with students and their parents. Key responsibilities will include preparation of foods for practical classes and assisting in practical lessons as required.
You will ensure student and teacher units are cleaned and sanitised at the end of every lesson. Suitable applicants will collate food orders and recipe files, you will ensure food, equipment and stationery is ordered online, or purchased at the shops for those items not available online. Other key responsibilities include support in Childcare classes, at school functions, in fashion and textiles classes with sewing machine use and maintenance and in our beauty therapy program.
As a school community Kinross College strives to be the very best, providing a vibrant and exciting learning precinct and ensuring that every student is a successful student. Our school provides students with an array of opportunities to develop the skills, values and attitudes they need to embrace the future. All staff are committed to helping students reach their full potential through the development of a curriculum that caters for the needs of individuals as well as groups. Our behaviour management policy and the strategies we employ to teach, manage and engage students ensure the learning environment is safe, welcoming and suitably challenging.
Kinross College prides itself on its strong pastoral care ethos, commitment to our students' academic, social and emotional needs and outstanding facilities. Becoming an Independent Public School at the commencement of 2012 has provided the College with an exciting opportunity to more effectively use and manage their resources. The College is located in the City of Joondalup in close proximity to Kinross Primary School and has outstanding purpose built facilities with a $7.5m building program for additional facilities recently completed. The building program included a new Student Services block a second Food Technology centre, extensions to our Design & Technology woodwork and metalwork departments and upgrades to our Information Technology (IT) laboratories and all three of our learning communities, which now have beautiful fully appointed classrooms. A further $2.5m building program is underway, upgrading our existing performing arts centre and lecture theatre; providing a dedicated (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics department, dedicated Sewing/Textiles and Beauty Therapy departments and specialised music studios for our Specialist Music Programs. As well as core curriculum classrooms our facilities include design and technology studios, computer labs, undercover courts, alfresco area for students and an Information Access centre in which our well-resourced Library is located.
The College is technologically advanced with wireless connectivity over the whole site and data points for desktop computers. Offering a diverse range of challenging Elective subjects to the Year 8,9 and 10 students, Kinross College encourages students to consider options such as Languages Other Than English (LOTE), a wide range of Physical Education, including aquatic sports, photography and multi-media and many other opportunities. Kinross College runs several Specialist Programs, including Kinross Education Acceleration (KEA) program; Specialist Music Program and the Soccer Program. Our academically advanced students also compete in the World Scholars Cup which is an international academic competition that culminates its final stage at Yale University in United States. Our students have successfully participated in this academic completion for several years now, with a number of students reaching Yale level and travelling to USA to compete. The Police Rangers and World Challenge is also run through Kinross College and with their overseas tours and camping activities, these have proven to be popular pursuits. Kinross College also has a close network with Kinross Primary School and Mindarie Senior College.
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:
- Good oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with students, parents and teaching professionals.
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Good organisational skills that will assist in the delivery of effective education programs to students.
- Ability to assist with the general health and wellbeing of students.
Applications will be assessed against these 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 Kinross College can be found by visiting www.kinrosscollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
For further job related information:
Please contact Heather Butler, Manager Corporate Services, by telephoning (08) 9233 6700 or emailing heather.butler@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 Work Related Requirements, 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 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.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
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 Accountable 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 Tuesday, 9 June 2020.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED