Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH707852
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
Thornlie SHS’s vision is to Engage, Inspire and Achieve. At our school, students fulfil their aspirations working in learning environments both in and beyond the school site, that emphasise the importance of respectful relationships and the achievement of personal best.
We are a proud Independent Public Secondary School and Registered Training Organisation with five decades of experience in providing a successful education to our 1200, Years 7 to 12 students, helping them to identify their aspirations and achieve their personal goals by working with others. We value well established educational traditions set by past teachers, parents and students and we are passionate in our desire to partner with industry, business and the community to use the latest research and learning strategies to prepare our students as contributing global citizens prepared for the world of work. At Thornlie SHS our approach to visible learning is a little different, and our students are reaping the rewards. Our city, our country and our global community is changing, and Thornlie Senior High School is changing with it.
Find out more
Further job related info
Please contact Donna McDonald, Principal, by phoning 0411 284 069 or email Donna.McDonald@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