Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH867880
This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2024
Ballajura Community College (BCC) is seeking a talented, hardworking, dedicated, and enthusiastic Design and Technology Teacher for a part-time position beginning Term 1, 2024. Ideally, the successful applicant will have a proven ability to provide high-quality learning experiences for all students and be willing to join our Technologies team.
As the successful applicant, you should be highly motivated, student and relationship-focused, and able to provide engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences. You will utilise innovative initiatives and work effectively within a dynamic team. This will involve reflecting on and assessing the effectiveness of your teaching practice and cultivating a safe learning environment. With effective interpersonal skills, you will work closely with students, teachers, and the community to instil rigor, resilience, and pride, enabling students to achieve their full potential.
The successful applicant will be provided the opportunity to work in our Technology Team across Years 7 to Year 12. You will show an ability to cater for a diverse range of student learning needs. A proven ability to successfully teach Year 11 and Year 12 courses is highly desirable. We are looking for committed teachers who know they can make a difference and will support the school’s vision and future direction.
BCC is an inclusive and comprehensive secondary school with 1060 students, successfully catering to the academic, social, and emotional development of students with diverse educational needs, including those with special needs. We offer approved specialist programs in Advanced Curriculum Enrichment (ACE), as well as Excellence programs in music and basketball. BCC has a strong focus on Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) pathways in Year 11 and Year 12 as well as Vocational Education and Training through BCC's RTO status. BCC prides itself on an ethos that all students should be successful.
This is a highly specialised role. In the first instance, only applicants with teaching qualifications will be considered. Where there are no suitable applicants with teaching qualifications, applicants without teaching qualifications may be considered.
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 Ballajura Community College can be found by visiting www.bcc.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 Kasun Tennakoon, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9262 7700 or emailing Kasun.Tennakoon@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 domains that govern the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, in context of the role and business needs of the school
- 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
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
- 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.
- 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.
