Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH865506
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Atwell College is seeking a dedicated, highly competent and enthusiastic English Teacher to join our innovative team. The successful applicant should have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to promoting and fostering high levels of student engagement and academic and personal achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated. We are looking for an exceptional teacher to support our programme, and as such we value your leadership qualities and your ability to establish outstanding relationships with staff, students and the wider community.
The successful applicant should be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, reflective, and innovative. They will have a firm belief that all students can reach their potential to achieve their highest educational outcomes.
They will display the capacity to lead within a vibrant learning community wherein students are engaged and motivated, and appropriately supported and challenged to be confident, creative, and successful learners, and active and informed community members.
They will ideally possess exemplary teaching and learning practices, and the ability to lead a learning culture that ongoingly strengthens the capacity of their team.
They will promote a breadth of educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. Adopting inclusive practices, building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role.
The successful applicant will support and contribute to the implementation of the College’s Business Plan, be committed to whole college approaches and initiatives, and have a strong evidence-based approach to pedagogy.
Aligned with the strategic improvement of the College, applicants will have strong knowledge and experience of high impact teaching and learning strategies within the context of a positive learning environment.
They will ideally possess an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum and have the capacity to teach across Year Seven to Twelve to ensure all students achieve strong academic and personal growth.
Atwell College is a modern and progressive government secondary school in the suburb of Atwell, south of the Perth metropolitan area. The College has grown with the area and now accommodates approximately 1000 students from within the Atwell College intake area. Our combined purpose is to provide every student the opportunity to maximise their learning, achieve their potential and transition into a meaningful post school pathway in a safe, supportive and engaging learning environment.
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 Atwell College can be found by visiting www.atwellcollege.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 Darren Payton, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 6174 2204 or emailing darren.payton@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:
- Strictly, no more than 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. Applications exceeding four pages will not be considered.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position. CVs exceeding three pages will not be considered.
- 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;
- 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 Thursday, 7 December 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
