Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH810573
This is a nine (9) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 2, 2023 with possible extension and/or permanency
Southern River College (SRC) is seeking a highly motivated and ideally experienced Home Economics teacher committed to achieving outstanding educational outcomes for all students in our culturally diverse school.
The successful applicant will ideally be a passionate and dedicated educator who is highly motivated to work in a collaborative team environment. They should provide students with purposeful and engaging learning experiences to develop student skills, knowledge and understandings related to Home Economics.
You will ideally have strong teaching and classroom management skills, and able to develop good relationships with students and engage them in highly effective learning. The successful applicant will preferably have experience teaching across a range of Home Economics subject areas. Holding or working towards completing a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in Certificate II in Hospitality will be highly regarded. There is possible FTE negotiation for the successful applicant.
It is highly desirable that the successful applicant be committed to developing positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider community. You should exhibit the ability to reflect on the effectiveness of their teaching and work in a collaborative way with other staff to improve their teaching practice through peer observation, performance management and Professional Learning Communities.
Southern River College has a vision to develop confident and active global citizens by creating opportunities for all students in Years 7 to 12 as they progress through their educational pathways. Our College promotes academic excellence and vocational aspirations for our students, celebrates their diversity and fosters their ambitions. The College has an array of programs and initiatives, making a real difference to many students and their future aspirations.
Our RIVER Way informs our vision and ethos. We use research and data to inform our practice so we can learn and grow together. High impact teaching strategies support our focus on excellence in teaching and learning. Visible learning enhances our capacity to understand our effectiveness and our progress. We engage our community to create real opportunities for our students. The Wellbeing Centre uses growth mindset to support all our students. Our ‘why’ informs our practice, our actions, and the purpose of our vision as we seek to ‘Inspire, every student, every day in everything we do’.
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 Southern River College can be found by visiting southernrivercollege.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 Frank Di Filippo, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9391 6500 or emailing frank.difilippo@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 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
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, 27 March 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
