Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH866836
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2024
Are you an inspirational and experienced teacher committed to building a culture of excellence in teaching and learning that connect to career pathways and inspiring students and their aspirations?
Harrisdale Senior High School (SHS) is actively seeking to appoint a dedicated Teacher - Career Practitioner, a specialised educator committed to supporting students in their career development. This presents an exciting opportunity for teachers with a keen interest in guiding students along their career pathways. As the Career Practitioner, you will take the lead in shaping Harrisdale SHS’s career development curriculum, focusing on cultivating transferable employability skills that align with industry demands.
We are searching for a teacher who finds joy in working with students, helping them envision and connect with their future career aspirations. The emphasis will be on ensuring that each student benefits from personalised and cohort-based career pathway planning. This requires effective collaboration with school staff, specialists, industry representatives, training providers, government agencies, and community partners to equip Harrisdale SHS students for post-school opportunities in the evolving landscape of work, training, or further study.
As our Career Practitioner you will ideally be an innovator, with the ability to work collaboratively across the school. Working closely with the school leadership team, you will integrate career and work exposure activities into both curricular and co-curricular programs. This may involve organizing events such as career and skills expos, trade tasters, and engaging with training and industry professionals. Additionally, teachers in this specialised role should be proficient in interpreting and analysing system and school-based data. A small portion of teaching duties may be associated with this role, depending on your subject area and skill set.
The successful applicant should possess a substantial understanding of the diverse landscape of career pathways, coupled with a deep comprehension of school contexts in relation to local employers, community agencies, and training providers, is highly desirable. Ideally, you will also possess robust communication skills, enabling you to easily liaise and share information with students, staff, parents, training providers, employers, and industry representatives.
As a dedicated Career Practitioner, you will collaborate closely with the principal and members of the administrative team to provide educational leadership both within the school and the broader community. Your role involves developing and promoting the school's vision for academic success, fostering a sense of shared ownership among school staff, volunteers, and community members towards the school's vision and goals.
Utilising effective change strategies, you will ideally guide the school community in embracing and developing opportunities for all students. Your leadership should extend to enhancing workforce effectiveness and serving as a role model for self-development to improve professional performance. Furthermore, you should actively contribute to the development of the school plan through participative decision-making, which includes policy development and the establishment and maintenance of our careers and vocational pathways.
Harrisdale SHS’s standing as one of the largest and leading schools in Western Australia. With a student enrolment of over 2200 in 2024, a dedicated teaching staff of approximately 150, and 80 support staff, Harrisdale reflects a commitment to inclusivity and comprehensiveness, offering courses spanning from Years 7 to 12. The school's popularity among local families underscores its reputation as the school of choice in the community.
Harrisdale SHS is recognised for its commitment to the intellectual, creative, and social development of students, evident through stimulating and relevant programs and organized teaching and classroom practices. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care and academic achievement, with robust community support and active parental involvement serving as cornerstones of its culture.
As one of the state's newest schools, Harrisdale has swiftly established itself as a leader, garnering recognition for outstanding achievements and results. Operating a comprehensive Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) system, the school complements its success with a high emphasis on the quality and delivery of both General and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, providing students with a holistic education experience. This commitment positions Harrisdale as a beacon of educational excellence in Western Australia.
Harrisdale SHS, catering to the varied needs and interests of students, from the Gifted and Talented program to specialised offerings in Music, Volleyball, Netball, and language programs in French and Japanese. The school provides a rich array of opportunities. The inclusion of after-school clubs, sporting teams, and debating further enhances the holistic educational experience.
Harrisdale SHS takes pride in fostering an ethos where all students are set up for success, with a strong emphasis on excellence in teaching and learning. The positive and strong culture at the school is underlined by its values of Care, Respect, and Excellence, which are expected to be reflected and ingrained in all actions taken by the school community.
As a teacher at Harrisdale SHS, you will play a pivotal role in upholding and reinforcing these values, contributing to the school's positive culture. It's noteworthy that the selection process not only aims to fill the current vacancy but also considers applicants for similar roles that may arise within the school for up to 12 months following the initial appointment. This approach ensures that the school can continue to attract and retain qualified and dedicated educators who align with its values and vision for excellence in education.
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 Harrisdale Senior High School can be found by visiting www.harrisdaleshs.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 Erin Parry, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9397 8000 or emailing erin.parry@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;
- 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, 12 December 2023
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
