Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH810780
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2023
Are you a positive and passionate Humanities and Social Sciences Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity?
Australind Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Teacher to join their high-quality regional school.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of attractive professional and personal benefits including:
- 10.5 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers’ leave
- Subsidised accommodation where applicable
- Free relocation
About the Role
Australind SHS is seeking to appoint a vibrant and passionate HASS teacher who is responsive to change and is willing to support an inclusive education catering for a variety of learning styles across Year 7 to Year 12 HASS courses, including Senior School Careers.
The Ideal Teacher
We are seeking a passionate, dedicated HASS teacher with a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. The successful applicant should have a strong commitment to the following:
- Plan, teach and deliver to classes in both Lower and Senior School
- Create and design face-to-face lessons with clear learning objectives and outcomes.
- Use existing learning materials and develop your own as required.
- Document and maintain assessment results in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Evaluate and monitor student learning and course progress.
- Play a role in student consultations, assessment grading and moderation.
- Create an interactive and positive learning environment for students.
The successful applicant should possess the professional knowledge, understandings and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant HASS curriculum through a variety of programs that are relevant to Year 7 to Year 10 students' needs. The interest and ability to teach relevant General and ATAR courses, including Careers and Enterprise would be a relevant skill set. You will ideally possess teaching and learning strategies that support the development of sound literacy practice within the classroom through the following:
- Experience in teaching HASS in any of the Years - 7 to 12
- Experience in writing assessment tasks for HASS.
- Understanding and awareness of the Western Australian Curriculum for HASS
- Experience in using Learning Management Systems eg Compass.
- Experience in the use of technology within the classroom.
Teachers with upper primary school experience and Graduate teachers interested in teaching in our Year 7 program are encouraged to apply.
Our School
Australind SHS is located north of the highly desirable location of Bunbury with easy access to the wider Southwest region. Australind SHS is the largest Independent Public School in the Southwest region of Western Australia. We are also one of the most successful with a strong history of outstanding success for our students in both ATAR and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways.
The school has a student population of 1200 which creates many opportunities for students and staff. We are committed to continuous improvement in teaching and learning through reflective practice with a focus on Quality Teaching and Learning, as detailed in our business plan. Our excellent Public School Review demonstrates the success of our teachers and students.
At Australind SHS, as a Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) school, the care we offer each and every student defines our purpose. We have a rigorous student services and wellbeing program which has been set up to ensure all our students are well cared for socially, emotionally, physically and academically.
The Location and Community
The Australind community is widespread and diverse with 600 of the 1200 students attending school by bus each day from Harvey, Brunswick Junction, Binningup and a range of other localities within the Harvey Shire. We have a dedicated school Board which supports our tradition of wearing full school uniform and the school ethos of 'Through Endeavour, Success'.
For more information about Australind visit Destination Australind.
In the first instance, only applicants with teaching qualifications will be considered. Where there are no suitable applicants with teaching qualifications, applicants without teaching qualifications may be considered.
We will also consider an internal secondment opportunity for permanent teachers in other locations within the Department of Education who would like to work at our school for up to three years, and retain their substantive position. If this interests you, please gain the approval of your principal before applying.
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 Australind Senior High School can be found by visiting www.australind.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
You are encouraged to contact Richard Ewing, Head of Learning Area - HASS for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Australind, by telephoning (08) 9797 4400 or emailing Richard.Ewing@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 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 five (5) 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 Thursday, 23 March 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
