Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH824412
Appointment Pool
Please note as of Monday 12, June 2023 at 11:10am, the closing date of this advert has been amended.
Are you committed to making an impact on student learning? Do you thrive working in a collaborative learning environment which embraces innovation?
Safety Bay Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Science Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year and up to the end of Term 2, 2024. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements within the 2023 school year, up to the end of Term 2, 2024.
We are seeking talented, collaborative and flexible Science Teachers, highly proficient in engaging and motivating students, whilst supporting the school’s priorities and business plan.
Suitable applicants will ideally self-reflect and assess the effectiveness of their teaching practice, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. With effective interpersonal skills, you will work closely with students, teachers and the community to achieve the best educational outcomes for students.
Safety Bay SHS offers Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Physics, Chemistry and Human Biology as well as General Biology courses, with extremely high standards and expectations placed on students. Our lower school programs look to develop a love of the Sciences and look to prepare student wo investigate and become highly inquisitive individuals.
With an interest in working with young people, suitable applicants should have a positive attitude and willingness to work with like-minded people. You will foster a love of learning in your students whilst engaging in ongoing professional learning opportunities.
Safety Bay SHS is committed to developing the quality of teaching and learning on site, ensuring all staff will have a focus on explicit instruction and use evidence-based strategies to develop their own capacity to deliver a challenging and intentional curriculum for all students to access and achieve the highest educational outcomes. To be successful in this role you should be a passionate educator, committed to making a difference in the lives of young people.
In addition to educating and supporting the ongoing development of student capabilities, you should be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, innovative and work collaboratively in a team environment. Safety Bay SHS will provide you with the opportunity to imagine your career in education, believe in your potential, and achieve success. We are an Independent Public School and this WA state initiative provides the school and the school community with more ownership of key decisions and flexibility to respond to student’s needs.
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 Safety Bay Senior High School can be found by visiting safetybay.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 Alen Kursar, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9528 9200 or emailing alen.kursar@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 four (4) 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; and
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements.
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 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, 19 June 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
