Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE700469
This is a thirty (30) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2022 with possible extension and/or permanency
Teacher Development are seeking to appoint a Head of Department – Regional Learning Specialist (RLS).
The successful applicant will, in collaboration with the Manager Secondary, provide educational leadership by developing and promoting the Regional Learning Specialist (RLS) team, and provide leadership to specialist subject teachers who teach Year 11 and 12 ATAR courses in Mathematics, English, Science and Humanities and Social Sciences learning areas and provide up-to-date information on relevant specialist curriculum issues. The successful applicant will facilitate teaching and learning outcomes of the RLS team through effective performance management, and modelling and promoting a culture of improvement.
The Regional Learning Specialist team supports Year 11 and 12 School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) students in regional and rural schools who are studying ATAR courses in the Mathematics, English, Science or Humanities and Social Science (HASS) learning areas. These expert classroom practitioners provide face-to-face and online tuition and online resources to senior secondary students to complement their SIDE studies. They also provide professional guidance, expert advice and additional resources related to these courses to teachers in regional and rural schools to enhance the learning programs of their SIDE students.
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 division 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 regional ATAR students in the nominated learning areas.
- Capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
Further information about this position can be found in the attached job description form (JDF).
Applications will be assessed against the selection criteria of the position. The business needs of the branch 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.
For further job related information
Please contact Peter Scaife, Manager Teacher Development, by telephoning (08) 9402 6130 or emailing Peter.Scaife@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 selection criteria in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to five (5) pages 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, with at least 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.
Applicants currently employed by the Western Australian Department of Education may wish to demonstrate they have undertaken leadership programs conducted by the Leadership Institute. Applicants from outside the Department may identify in their curriculum vitae any professional learning related to leadership.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 11 October 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED