Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH827359
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
North Albany Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and innovative teacher of English. The successful applicant will be required to teach English from Year 7 to Year 12 inclusive of Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) English Year 11 and 12. The ability to teach Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) courses will be highly regarded.
The successful applicant will be student focussed, highly motivated, self reflective and able to display an engaging and energetic teaching style that also provides for curriculum differentiation. You will have the ability to establish and maintain a positive classroom environment and possess the required curriculum knowledge and understandings. You will have effective interpersonal skills and be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
North Albany SHS is an Independent Public School for students from Year 7 to Year 12. The focus of our school is to provide a wraparound academic, cultural and social education based on our school ethos of ‘Students are First and Foremost”. We are a Positive Behaviour Support School with a strong commitment to our school values and student wellbeing. We are a highly inclusive school.
Our four school priorities are; Successful Pathways for Students; Quality Teaching; Excellence in Leadership and Positive Community Support. We strive to provide rich learning experiences that can lead to academic success for all students. We believe that everyone, staff and students, has the responsibility to contribute to a supportive and engaging learning environment by being positive, courteous and respectful to all.
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 North Albany Senior High School can be found by visiting www.nashs.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
You are encouraged to contact Mark Cullen, Principal, for further information about this employment opportunity, including information about living and working in Albany, by telephoning (08) 9892 0611 or emailing mark.cullen@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Kate Mitchell, Deputy Principal on 0467 281 535.
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
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, 23 October 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
