Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH707737
Please be advised that as of Tuesday, 28 September 2021 the closing date of this advertisement has been extended
This is a permanent full-time position
Encouraging student aspirations and connecting them to life opportunities
We are seeking to appoint a Career Practitioner, a specialist teacher who will support the career development of students. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers with an interest in student career pathways. Our Career Practitioner will work with the school leadership team and embed career development and work exposure activities into curricular and co-curricular programs.
Career Practitioners will be innovators and have the ability to work collaboratively across a school. They will implement programs and provide resources to embed career development across learning areas. We are looking for a teacher that enjoys working with students to help them imagine and connect with their future career aspirations. Confidence to make decisions and enact necessary curriculum reform will be essential attributes for the role. Teachers in this specialist role will also need to be competent in the interpretation and analysis of system and school-based data.
To be competitive for this role, a high level of knowledge about the diversity of career pathways, with an understanding of school contexts in relation to local employers, community agencies and training providers is desirable. Career Practitioners are also expected to have strong communication skills and be able to liaise with and share information easily with students, staff, parents, training providers, employers and industry.
If you don’t hold a recognised Graduate Certificate in Career Development, you must be willing to complete a qualification - which will be funded by the Department. Time will be made available for the successful applicant to complete the qualification, and study will be incorporated into the role in the first 12 months. If you already hold an equivalent qualification, recognition of prior learning may be possible.
The successful applicant appointed to the Career Practitioner position will be required to:
- Attend a two-day induction program scheduled for 2nd and 3rd December.
- Complete a Graduate Certificate in Career Development if you don’t already hold one.
About our school
We are seeking to employ a Career Practitioner who is student and relationship focused, enthusiastic and innovative with the capacity to provide engaging, relevant and meaningful experiences while catering for diverse student learning needs. In this role, you will integrate a growth mindset into your approach to young people.
The successful applicant will have the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and will have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our school community. You will be dedicated, passionate and a highly effective Career Practitioner who has a deep understanding of and ideally experience with a diverse range of student learning needs and styles and will inspire students to achieve to their potential.
Belmont City College has modern facilities and is set in the heart of the City of Belmont which provides the backdrop for our many innovative programs. We pride ourselves in being able to give individualised care and attention to help each student reach their potential, developing their self-confidence, independence, and the knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to take advantage of increasing opportunities beyond school. Our focus is on providing an inclusive, respectful and productive educational environment where students achieve success in their academic, social and community endeavours.
The College delivers a variety of programs that provide opportunities for our students to develop their talents from Years 7 to 12. These include our A Plus academic excellence program in partnership with the University of Western Australia, a Music Excellence program and an Approved Specialist Program in Contemporary Drama. Coupled with strong Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and Vocation Education and Training (VET) pathways our focus is on making Belmont City College the school of choice for our local community.
Find out more
Further job related info
Please contact Kerry Clarke, Programme Coordinator (Other Programs), by phoning (08) 9473 9800 or email Kerry.Clarke@education.wa.edu.au
Information for applicants
Applicants are encouraged to read the More about the Career Practitioners role document attached to this advert. This will help you decide if the role is right for you.
This will be a two stage selection process and you will need to demonstrate your competency - in the context of this role - against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional Knowledge
- Professional Practice
- Professional Engagement
Stage One:
In the first stage, applicants will need to download and complete the attached CV and Written Statement templates. Instructions for completing the templates can be found within the documents.
The completed templates will need to be attached as documents to your online application - so they should be completed and saved prior to applying. Applicants will be assessed on information provided in their CV and Written Statement in this stage.
Applicants assessed as competitive in the first stage will be invited to the second stage of the process.
Stage two:
In the second stage, competitive applicants will be asked to participate in a further form of assessment.
In this stage the selection panel may seek referee validation and comments. This information will form an important part of the assessment process. Please ensure you include the contact details for four work related referees in the template CV who can verify the claims made in your application. One referee should be your current line manager.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application following this second stage of the recruitment process.
How to apply:
All applications must be submitted online together with the completed templates. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions.
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;
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- 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 trb.wa.gov.au.
After you have submitted your application online you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email or are experiencing any trouble submitting your online application, please contact Staff Recruitment and Employment Services on (08) 9264 4127.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Wednesday, 13 October 2021.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED