Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH707834
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
As a Country Teaching Program (CTP) school, our teaching staff are paid a CTP Allowance of $5000 a year.
Newton Moore SHS is located in Bunbury, 175kms south of Perth. We have a strong commitment to offering innovative and best practice educational programs. The school delivers two Department of Education Approved Specialist Academic Programs: Science Horizons and Engineering Specialist. Newton Moore SHS is also a Teacher Development School (TDS) for Secondary science and a Lead Language School and supports with training and assisting staff across the South West. The school is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for Certificate II courses in Aquaculture and Workplace Skills.
Newton Moore SHS also provides enrichment through the following programs: Moore Academy of Sport and Health (MASH), Follow the Dream, Clontarf Football Academy, Starts Foundation and CALM Cadets.
As an Independent Public School (IPS), Newton Moore Senior High School provides students with a personalised, globally aware educational experience. The school has a strong sense of community and celebrates the strengths of students through a variety of innovative programs.
Find out more
Further job related info
Please contact Denise Harrison, Human Resources Officer, by phoning (08) 9722 2463 or email Denise.Harrison2@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