Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH802257
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2023
Please be aware that as of 2:30pm on Monday, 23 January 2023, the closing date has been extended.
Kinross College will expand to commence its first Year 11 cohort in 2024 and Year 12 in 2025 and is seeking to appoint a Humanities and Social Sciences - Economics (HASS) Teacher for appointment to a permanent, full-time position commencing in 2023. Previous experience and demonstrated capacity to teach Economics in an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) context would be advantageous but is not required.
The successful applicant should ideally be an expert, passionate teacher of HASS, with demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. You should be able to demonstrate the professional knowledge, understanding and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary HASS curriculum from the early and middle adolescent phases of learning through to senior secondary courses.
As a teacher at Kinross College, you will work as part of a dedicated team and have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the College community. Suitable applicants should be flexible, creative, and forward thinking, and exhibit their passion for HASS. They will ideally be confident in teaching students across Years 7 to 12 with particular focus on providing relevant and engaging courses linking to the Western Australian Curriculum. Suitable applicants should have high expectations, and display a commitment to excellence, use a range of pedagogies and have the ability to establish and maintain a positive classroom learning environment. They should also be flexible and adaptive and be able to apply the strategies of differentiated instruction and explicit teaching. They will ideally also be able to incorporate current and emerging technologies to best meet the needs of our students based on researched informed practice.
With ideally effective interpersonal skills, and a willingness to adopt a ‘restorative’ approach, suitable applicants will work with students, teachers, and the community to instil our school values, allowing students to achieve their full potential.
The expanding enrolment numbers over recent years indicate the numerous specialist academic and sporting programs offered by the school are resulting in the College becoming a highly preferred public school option. Many parents are now choosing Kinross College over a wide range private school alternative.
The College continues to upgrade its facilities. A third round of recently completed upgrades, will support the future expansion into Years 11 and 12, as well as resulting in outstanding student and staff facilities.
Please note that due to the time of the year, there can be a flexible start date in negotiation with the successful applicant and their current workplace if required.
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 Kinross College can be found by visiting kinrosscollege.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 Dale Beaton, Principal by telephoning (08) 9233 6700 or emailing Dale.Beaton@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Dale Beaton, Principal, on 0400 282 284.
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 three (3) 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 three (3) 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 AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
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.
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- 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 Tuesday, 31 January 2023.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.