Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH706433
This is a thirty six (36) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2022
Are you a passionate teacher of music who is able to create an innovative school program within a community rich in language, culture and spirit?
Fitzroy Valley District High School (DHS) is seeking to appoint a highly competent, creative and innovative teacher who will join our team to provide quality educational leadership in the arts.
The successful applicant will develop and implement a music program for students across all year levels, mixed abilities, aptitudes and educational needs including special needs students. The successful applicant will ideally have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to both creating and maintaining partnerships with other arts programs and providers to enhance the learning opportunities of our students.
We are seeking a teacher who has the skills and ability to form a school choir and school pop band and ideally teach keyboard and guitar. A willingness to coordinate out of hours events to provide students with real life performance opportunities is highly desirable.
The town of Fitzroy Crossing is situated on the northern bank of the Fitzroy River, approximately 2700km from Perth and 400km east of Broome. The town has a population of approximately 1500 people. The main cultural groups in the Fitzroy Valley are the Bunuba, Gooniyandi, Walmajarri, Nyikina and Wangkatjungka peoples
The Fitzroy Valley community is vibrant, innovative and culturally strong. It has a long history of indigenous achievement, enterprize and locally designed and implemented programs. Whilst the Fitzroy Valley Community faces many challenges it is forward focused and is a creative and dynamic location to live and work in.
Fitzroy Valley DHS enrols students from Kindergarden to Year 12 with students coming from many communities in and around Fitzroy Crossing. Our school has predominantly Aboriginal students enrolled and has a strong focus on developing literacy and numeracy skills. Trauma informed practices are embedded into our school and we work in partnership with other agencies to raise awareness and understanding around best practice for supporting students and families.
Fitzroy Valley DHS is a Department of Education Remote Teaching School and the successful applicant will gain all the incentives aimed at attracting quality candidates to work in a remote community school.
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 your competency against the following domains (that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers):
- Professional knowledge;
- Professional practice; and
- Professional engagement.
Applications will be assessed against these domains. 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.
Applicants currently completing the Department of Education Leap program (formerly known as the Switch program) can apply for vacancies using their current or Leap qualification – even if they have not completed the program at the time of applying. Applicants may be appointed to a vacancy based on the qualification being completed via the Leap program.
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 Fitzroy Valley District High School can be found in Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition for Teachers - Prior Service and Qualifications
For further job related information
You are encouraged to contact Nicola Angell, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Fitzroy Crossing, by telephoning (08) 9193 0900 or emailing Nicola.Angell@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 domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- 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
- obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- hold full, non-practising or provisional registration with the Teacher Registration Board (TRB), or be eligible for full, non-practising or provisional registration prior to commencement of the position. (Applicants who require a Limited Registration to teach from the TRB are not eligible). 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
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement; and
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 29 October 2021
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.