Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH771725
Appointment Pool
Please note as of Monday, 10 October 2022 at 2:50pm the closing date for this advert has been amended
We are seeking to establish a pool for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year.
Waroona District High School (DHS) is seeking enthusiastic, innovative and progressive teachers of lower secondary (Year 7 to 10) English. Suitable applicants will have proven experience; possessing a repertoire of strategies that apply skills, knowledge and understanding to improve literacy outcomes for all students.
Suitable applicants will apply their excellent instructional strategies and strong curriculum knowledge to improve outcomes for our students. This includes knowledge and practice of using diagnostic assessment, systemic assessments such as NAPLAN (National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy) and OLNA (Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment) and development of appropriate personalised learning plans for students. Experience teaching senior secondary General and ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) courses and the ability to prepare students in lower school through backward mapping of curriculum and literacy skills is highly desirable for the lower secondary English teaching component.
Suitable applicants should be student and relationship focused teachers who are highly motivated, innovative and able to work effectively in a team environment, as well as possessing an engaging and energetic teaching style. You will be able to reflect and assess the effectiveness of teaching practices using a variety of methods suited to the learning environment and the school. The expectations are about promoting an environment of active and positive learning and providing educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve success. Applicants with experience differentiating curriculum and proven outcomes catering to students with educational need will be well regarded. An ability and the qualifications to teach across other learning areas would also be highly desirable.
Waroona DHS has approximately 250 students from Kindergarten to Year 10. We are a Positive Behaviour Support school prioritising whole school collaboration, engaging staff, students and parents in the development and evolution of shared expectations. Successful applicants will ideally exhibit strong instructional classroom management strategies for effective classroom behaviours, which facilitate learning. This focus on social and emotional development is crucial to the success of the delivery of the curriculum.
The teaching expectation is that every teacher is delivering explicit teaching strategies and utilising formative assessment and data analysis to provide quality and effective teaching practices that target students’ needs. As a PBS (Positive Behaviour School) school we value quality teaching and know that we must and can provide highly effective emotional and social support to improve the academic outcomes of all students. Our staff demonstrate care for our students as individuals so that they are fully prepared for success in a rapidly changing world.
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 Waroona District High School can be found by visiting www.waroonadhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information
Please contact Jacquie Abbiss, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9782 7000 or emailing Jacquie.Abbiss@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Jacquie Abbiss on 0438 511 973
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 four (4) page 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 of up to two (2) pages 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 Monday, 17 October 2022
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.