Suitable applicants from vacancy IPS/TCH770077 need not apply
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH825223
Appointment Pool
Are you a talented educator skilled at adjusting your teaching strategies and programs to meet the individual and diverse needs of students?
Belmont City College are seeking to establish a pool of English Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2023 school year, 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.
Suitable applicants will ideally have an understanding of the Years 7 to 10 WA Curriculum and Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) English courses and the ability to successfully develop and deliver programs in this area. We are seeking teachers who are student and relationship focused, enthusiastic and innovative with the capacity to provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful experiences while catering for diverse student learning needs.
Suitable applicants should exhibit that they integrate a growth mindset into their teaching and their approach to young people. Teachers with experience teaching Year 12 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) English are strongly encouraged to apply.
Suitable applicants should have the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and will have the opportunity to make a lasting contribution to our school community. They should utilise best classroom practice whilst employing a range of assessment and reporting methods. Suitable applicants should be dedicated, passionate and highly effective educators who have a deep understanding of and experience with a diverse range of student learning needs and styles and will inspire students to achieve to their potential.
We pride ourselves in being able to give individualised care and attention to help each student reach their potential, developing their self-confidence, independence, and the knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to take advantage of increasing opportunities beyond school. Our focus is on providing a safe and caring learning environment that encourages students to become self-motivated, independent learners who display pride in themselves, their school and their community.
A strong pastoral care program supports the social and emotional needs of the students, whilst the diverse range of academic and life skills programs nurture academic excellence for all students. Our commitment to delivering a high quality of education to all was evident in 2021, when Belmont City College was ranked 39 in the top 50 ATAR schools in Western Australia.
Belmont City College is a public secondary school located in Belmont, six kilometres east of Perth, Western Australia. Our College provides a variety of programs including our A Plus academic excellence program in partnership with the University of Western Australia, a Music Excellence program and an Approved Specialist Program in Contemporary Drama.
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 Belmont City College can be found by visiting belmontcc.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 Kerry Clarke, Manager of School Operations by telephoning (08) 9473 9800 or by emailing kerry.clarke@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 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; 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 Tuesday, 6 June 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
