Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH687357
Appointment Pool
Are you a passionate, dedicated and professional Health & Physical Education teacher looking for a rewarding career to teach in one of Western Australia’s top performing public schools?
Willetton Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Health and Physical Education for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the Term 4, 2021 and up to the end of Term 4, 2022. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the Term 4, 2021, up to the end of Term 4, 2022.
We are seeking teachers who ideally would have experience in teaching in this learning area, are relationship focused and able to display strong interpersonal skills while working collaboratively in a team environment.
Suitable applicants will be joining a progressive and enthusiastic team of teachers who are engaged in implementing a whole school approach to the educational programs offered. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a willingness to lead curriculum development and teaching pedagogy to meet the needs of students from Years 7 to 12. Applicants with the demonstrable knowledge and practice to teach one or more Senior School courses in this and another learning area and/or hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and in particular a Certificate IV in Fitness, are encouraged to apply.
Willetton SHS has a student population in excess of 2500 and the school is inclusive and comprehensive providing courses for Years 7 to 12. Willetton Senior High School is one of the largest schools in Western Australia, drawing its student enrolment from diverse geographic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. The school successfully caters for the academic, social and emotional development of students with diverse educational needs. There are approximately 200 teaching staff and 100 support staff on campus. Willetton staff recognise that students are individuals with different histories, interests, abilities and aptitudes. The school is committed to the intellectual, creative and social development of all students by the provision of stimulating and relevant programs and orderly teaching and classroom practices.
The school offers a number of specialist programs to meet student needs and interests. These programs include English as an Additional Language and Dialect, Special Needs, Gifted and Talented, Specialist Basketball and there is a strong focus on Vocation and Education Training. There are numerous after school sporting teams, debating and poetry clubs. Willetton SHS is a Lead Language School and a Department of Education Teacher Development School in Languages. Willetton Senior High School prides itself on an ethos that all students should be successful.
Willetton SHS achieves outstanding results in many areas and some of these are national testing and Western Australian Certificate of Education. The Health & Physical Education learning area is no exception conducting rigorous data analysis for improvement in student performance and engaging students in a challenging and relevant curriculum.
As a highly effective educator you will need to possess an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements in Lower School and current Senior School courses. This knowledge, combined with pedagogical skills should enable the development of programs differentiated for the specific learning needs of all students across the full range of abilities.
Willetton SHS has a strong, positive culture and as a teacher you will have a key role in ensuring our school values of Care, Respect and Excellence are reflected and underpin all actions.
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 Willetton Senior High School can be found by visiting www.willettonshs.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:
Please contact Wayne Baseden, HoLA - Health and Physical Education, by telephoning (08) 9334 7274 or emailing Wayne.Baseden@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 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 outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2)work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably 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
- 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 fully or provisionally registered with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB), or be eligible for full or provisional registration prior to commencement of the position. (Applicants who require a Limited Registration to teach from the TRB are not eligible). 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, 3 August 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.