Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE825807
This is a seventeen (17) month fixed term, full-time position commencing January 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency
Secondary Schools, District High Schools and Post-School Pathways is seeking to appoint an experienced ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank) Humanities and Social Science (HASS) teacher to join its Regional Learning Specialist Team (RLS).
The Regional Learning Specialist team supports Year 11 and 12 School of Isolated and Distance Education (SIDE) students in regional and rural schools who are studying ATAR courses in the Mathematics, English, Science or Humanities and Social Science (HASS) learning areas. These expert classroom practitioners provide face-to-face (through visits to regional schools) and online tuition, and online resources to senior secondary students to complement their SIDE studies. The RLS also provides professional guidance, expert advice and additional resources related to these courses to teachers in regional and rural schools to enhance the learning programs of their students.
The successful appointment will have an excellent understanding of at least one of the following Year 11 and 12 ATAR courses: Modern History, Politics & Law, Economics or Geography, and have the capacity to tutor in a second one of these. The successful applicant will have demonstrated exemplary teaching practice and possess high level oral and written communication skills, as well as well-developed interpersonal skills.
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.
Appointed applicants may be eligible for Recognition of Experience and Qualifications
For further job related information
Please contact Tony Bird Head of Department, Regional Learning Specialist Team by telephoning 0436631568 or emailing tony.bird@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 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; and
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration
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 Friday, 6 October 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
