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Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH900852
This is a permanent part-time (0.8FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025
Are you a highly effective classroom practitioner? Join us in shaping the future of education at Piara Waters Senior High School – where excellence in teaching leads to successful pathways for all students.
The successful applicant should be a flexible, adaptive teacher with specialist knowledge and skills related to students with disability, including Intellectual Disability (ID), physical disability, high need AutismSpectrum Disorder (ASD) and imputed disability. You should be proficient in managing classes and have the interpersonal skills to liaise with parents and therapists to meet the educational and pastoral care needs of the students. Applicants who are passionate about teaching in an inclusive environment are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will ideally be committed to promoting and fostering high levels of student engagement and academic and personal achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated. Working in collaboration with other staff, the successful applicant will ideally have a strong understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum and provide differentiated, individualised learning programs that are linked to student’s documented plans.
The successful applicant should be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, reflective, and innovative. You should have a firm belief that all students can reach their potential to achieve their highest educational outcomes. Adopting inclusive practices, building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role.
Teachers who can create a learning environment that is differentiated, challenging, caring, and creative and that caters for the range of needs of all students so they may achieve and progress, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Piara Waters Senior High School, Western Australia's newest secondary public school, proudly serves the vibrant and multicultural community of Piara Waters. Located 25 kms south of Perth in a beautifully landscaped suburb, we opened our doors in 2023 with a commitment to fostering academic excellence, providing high quality teaching, inclusivity and positive relationships. Our goal is to ensure every student exceeds expectations and achieves at the highest level in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Piara Waters Senior High School commenced with Year 7 students in 2023 will add each year to its growing cohort, until it reaches Year 12 in 2028.
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 Piara Waters Senior High School can be found by visiting 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 Carol Daniels, Principal, by telephoning (08) 6174 2750 or emailing carol.daniels@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holiday period, please contact Carol Daniels on 0411844156.
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 three (3) 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 four (4) 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, 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 Monday, 8 July 2024
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.