Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH825887
Appointment Pool
Willetton Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to establish a pool of Humanities and Social Sciences Teachers for appointments to permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2024 school year and up to the end of Term 1, 2025. Appointments can be made from the pool at any time for commencements up to the end of Term 1, 2025.
We require teachers who have proven experience and/or knowledge in teaching in this learning area and in particular Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) courses. Suitable applicants who display knowledge, understanding of curriculum requirements, standards and teaching experience and/or qualifications in Senior School courses offered by the Humanities and Social Sciences learning area, including certificate II or IV in (BME) Business Management and Enterprise and/or ATAR BME will be highly regarded.
Applicants should be relationship focused and able to display strong interpersonal skills while working collaboratively in a team environment. Suitable applicants will be joining a progressive and enthusiastic team of teachers who are engaged in implementing a whole school approach to the educational programs offered. Applicants should be able to display a willingness to lead curriculum development and teaching pedagogy to meet the needs of Year 7 to Year 12 students and be directly involved in the teaching of Modified or Literacy focused classes and of Gifted and Talented students if required.
Willetton SHS is an inclusive and comprehensive secondary school with a growing student population currently in excess of 2700 and expected to expand to over 3000 students by 2028. The school successfully caters for the academic, social and emotional development of students with diverse educational needs including those with English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) background, special needs and gifted and talented students.
There are approximately 230 teaching staff and 125 support staff on campus. Willetton staff recognise that students are individuals with different histories, interests, abilities and aptitudes. The school is committed to the intellectual, creative and social development of the students by the provision of stimulating and relevant programs and orderly teaching and classroom practices.
The school offers a number of specialist programs to meet student needs and interests. These programs include Gifted and Talented and Specialist Basketball, and there is a strong focus on Vocation and Education Training (VET). There are numerous after school sporting teams, debating, poetry and special interest clubs. Willetton SHS prides itself on an ethos that all students should be successful.
Willetton SHS has a strong, positive culture and as a member of the school teaching team, you will have a key role in ensuring our school values of Care, Respect and Excellence are reflected and underpin all actions.
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 Willetton Senior High School can be found by visiting WillettonSHS.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 John Maxwell, Humanities and Social Sciences Head of Learning, by telephoning (08) 9334 7219 or emailing John.Maxwell@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 Monday, 26 June 2023.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
