Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA699796
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2022
Do you possess excellent communication skills and are ready to take on new challenges?
Bunbury Senior High School (SHS), 2019 Secondary School of the Year, is seeking to appoint a highly focused and enthusiastic individual to lead their Science team.
This position requires an outstanding leader who can inspire staff and contribute to the school’s strategic and operational plans. In collaboration with the Principal, members of the Executive and Leadership Team, the Program Coordinator (PC) – Science will provide educational leadership in the school and the community by developing and promoting the school vision and encouraging school staff to share in the school’s strategic targets. We value the linking of learning with real world experiences and the currency students can take into pathways beyond school. We are seeking someone with leadership of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) initiatives to engage and prepare students for future career pathways.
The successful applicant will ideally have well developed team leadership skills to build a cohesive team that will be able to deliver a rigorous Science curriculum, including an appropriately differentiated curriculum for the Department’s Gifted and Talented Academic Program hosted at the school. An excellent understanding of data analysis and skills in evidence-based planning to improve student learning programs and results is highly desirable. The successful applicant’s management and interpersonal skills should be outstanding and focussed on excellence in teaching and learning through ongoing staff development.
As the PC – Science you will provide an active leadership role in the implementation of a positive and caring learning environment across the school. This will include providing help to promote the resiliency of students and nurture their social and emotional wellbeing, facilitating problem solving mechanisms involving student welfare and modelling exemplary classroom practice.
At Bunbury SHS, teachers have a growth mindset. They believe intelligence can be developed in students, they can embrace challenge, learn from criticism and persist despite obstacles. Professional knowledge on instructional skills, theories, concepts and tactics, together with knowledge of Lemov’s strategies in developing high expectations is a focus of curriculum delivery at Bunbury SHS. Consequently, our teacher practice fosters a safe and accountable learning environment that is engaging and pushes students to higher order thinking. There is a shared instructional framework. Teaching practice is informed by analysis of student results, student feedback and through collaboration with peers. Please see the attachment “The Best Teachers” to gather more information on the curriculum delivery at Bunbury SHS.
At Bunbury SHS, we are committed to developing partnerships that take learning beyond the classroom. We are focussed on projects, enterprises and research that are supported by our partnerships with industry and tertiary institutions.
Our school was established in 1918 and is built on an impressive site on one of the city of Bunbury's highest points, Boulter's Heights. It is the fourth oldest government school in the state; thus is entrenched in history and has very loyal and strong support from a large and diverse group of former students, parents and staff.
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 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 Bunbury Senior High School can be found by visiting www.bunburyshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job-related information:
Please contact Andrew Healey, Deputy Principal, by telephoning 0448 268 418 or emailing andrew.healey@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 Work-Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the branch.
- 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;
- 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 Friday, 15 Ocotober 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.