Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA864901
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Melville Senior High School (SHS) is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Leaning Area (HoLA) – Technologies with the experience, dedication, and drive to continue to develop a culture of excellence in teaching and learning in the areas of Digital Technologies, Design Technologies and Home Economics.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience with building a collaborative team and leading curriculum development. Through an exceptional understanding of innovative educational pedagogy, the HOLA – Technologies should have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with an ability to lead and manage a dynamic Technologies team to provide the highest quality curriculum delivery to maximise student outcomes. This position requires a leader who can work collaboratively with staff, students, and the wider community to achieve positive outcomes.
Applicants will ideally have an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Technologies Curriculum and can teach across Years 7 to 12. Ideally, the successful applicant should have teaching expertise in at least one Technologies area (Digital Technologies, Design Technologies, or Home Economics) and have a comprehensive knowledge of the full range of Technologies courses including General, Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR). A leader with a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and the ability to manage whole school Information Computer Technology (ICT) would also be desirable.
Melville SHS is committed to the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs and outstanding pastoral care. We provide opportunities for aspirant teacher leaders and we are firmly committed to building the capacity of emerging leaders across our school. Highly effective teaching and success for all students is at the heart of our purpose at Melville SHS and the successful applicant should share our passion for achieving this purpose.
Melville SHS is a vibrant multi-cultural school which aims to provide students with a world class educational experience. This is achieved through the provision of opportunities for intellectual, physical, creative and social development through high quality teaching and strong pastoral care relationships. The school offers students access to our highly regarded programs including an academic Gifted and Talented Selective Entrance Program. Melville SHS has Approved Specialist Programs in Aviation Studies, Graphic Design Media, and Netball in addition to a school-based merit-selected Academic Extension Course and Music in Focus program. We are also an Intensive English Centre and offer an International Fee-Paying Student program.
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 the following work related requirements:
- Capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings;
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes;
- Professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs);
- Capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. 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.
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 Melville Senior High School can be found by visiting www.melville.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
For further job related information:
Please contact Kylee Coonan, Deputy Principal by telephoning (08) 6274 1300 or emailing kylee.coonan@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 statement addressing the Work Related Requirements, in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV 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 and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
- meet the Department of Education Teacher Qualifications and Registration requirements;
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
- 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, 5 December 2023
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
