Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH722916
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2022
Are you motivated by the opportunity to work in a great school? Do you desire a rewarding professional career?
Creative and innovative educators make successful schools. Baldivis Secondary College (SC) is seeking to appoint a creative and innovative Science Teacher who has the ability to work closely with students, colleagues and the community to achieve the best possible educational outcomes for each and every student.
The successful applicant will ideally have recent experience teaching Human Biology and/or Chemistry courses to Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) level and can inspire students, strive for excellence and is proactive in improving student outcomes.
Our core strategic objective is to raise student achievement outcomes. This is central to all work undertaken at the College. Our Business Plan (2020-2023) outlines our core strategic objective, key focus areas and the associated performance indicators, together with the broad range of strategies established to achieve these indicators of success. We use the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) instructional system (www.baldivissc.wa.edu.au/organisation-structure/avid) as the catalyst for developing a school culture that closes the expectation and opportunity gaps many students face, ensures that all students achieve personal success in their learning and prepares all students for success in a global society. All staff are expected to embrace AVID as part of their instructional practice.
The College is committed to providing a caring and supportive environment that challenges students to achieve personal excellence in all endeavours and become confident, successful learners in their own right. As a member of the Baldivis SC family, you will be supported to achieve personal excellence in your work through ongoing access to a myriad of high quality professional learning, training and mentoring.
The successful applicant should reflect and assess the effectiveness of their teaching practice, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve to their very best. They should also be able to use a range of digital technologies in the delivery of curriculum which is not only engaging but is relevant and meaningful to students.
As a teacher at Baldivis SC you should be committed to the general capabilities of each student in the planning and delivery of productive learning environments. You will have the capacity to engage with all students, irrespective of their academic standing, be highly collaborative in working with colleagues and highly committed to your own ongoing professional growth and development.
Located approximately 46 kilometres south of Perth, Baldivis SC is a proud Independent Public School founded on the basic principle of respect; whereby respect underpins each and every initiative and interaction within our community.
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 Baldivis Secondary College can be found by visiting www.baldivissc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online or by downloading the relevant attachment below.
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
Please contact Alana Summer-Hayes Curriculum Team Leader - Science by telephoning (08) 9523 3600 or emailing Alana.Summerhayes@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;
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check; and
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
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.
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are advised of the recently announced mandatory vaccination policy for various occupations and workforces in WA. Employees working in, or attending school sites are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the policy. More information can be found at Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for WA workforces.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 13 December 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.