Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/TCH760352
This is a permanent part-time (0.4FTE) position commencing Term 4, 2022
Kalbarri District High School (DHS) is seeking an individual to fill the role of Teacher – Languages - Indonesian.
About the Role
Suitably qualified and experienced Indonesian language teachers are invited and encouraged to apply for this position. As well as strong Indonesian curriculum knowledge, the successful applicant will ideally possess strengths in student engagement, use a range of appropriate pedagogies, and maintain a positive classroom learning environment. The successful applicant will ideally be a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Languages teacher with a strong Indonesian language background and the ability to immerse students in both an understanding of the language and the development of cultural awareness. You will be responsible for implementing visible learning practices that involve the provision of learning intentions and success criteria for all lessons. Additionally, you will provide effective feedback to students through formative assessment and negotiate goals that support students to become independent learners. The successful applicant will ideally be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. You should engage in ongoing self-reflection and assess the effectiveness of your teaching practice.
Our School
Kalbarri DHS is located in the coastal town of Kalbarri, 600 km north of Perth. Kalbarri is surrounded by National Park which gives us a unique opportunity to utilise our natural environment in our curriculum. Kalbarri DHS nurtures children in Kindergarten through to young adults in Year 12.
Kalbarri DHS has a stable, experienced, high quality staff, who provide a safe and caring class environment for children whilst presenting a comprehensive and challenging curriculum. Our students have access to computers and iPads enabling them to develop independent learning, research, presentation, and coding skills, within a whole school approach to Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at housing.transport@education.wa.edu.au or on (08) 9264 5154.
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 Kalbarri District High School can be found by visiting www.kalbarridhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for recognition of prior service.
For further job-related information:
You are encouraged to contact Stuart Teasdale, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Kalbarri, by telephoning (08) 9936 4800 or emailing stuart.teasdale2@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;
- Meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements; and
- Complete the Department’s Aboriginal Cultural Appreciation course.
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, 19 August 2022.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.