This is a permanent part-time (0.9 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2025.
Why Carine Senior High School?
- Focused Literacy Support: As an Extra Literacy Teacher, you will play a crucial role in providing targeted reading and writing support to students in Years 7 to 10 who require additional assistance.
- Inclusive Learning Environment: We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of all students.
- Collaborative Community: Work closely with our Learning Centre, support staff, and parents to ensure a holistic approach to student development, creating personalised learning plans that truly address individual needs.
- Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and a supportive network that values your expertise and dedication to literacy education.
Find out more about our school by visiting CarineHS.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
The Role
Carine Senior High School is seeking a passionate educator who ideally:
- Has a strong background in literacy education, with specific experience in working with students who have additional needs that impact literacy.
- Is committed to fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to support a holistic approach to student development.
- Is knowledgeable in the latest literacy instruction techniques and strategies, ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed.
- Is enthusiastic, innovative, and capable of engaging students across a diverse range of abilities.
- Is a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is dedicated to contributing to a strong professional learning community.
You should:
- Provide targeted literacy support to students who require additional assistance in reading and writing.
- Utilise differentiated instruction and scaffolded learning strategies to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring personalised learning plans are effective and impactful.
- Collaborate with the Learning Centre, support staff, and parents to create a holistic approach to student development.
- Foster an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment that encourages students to achieve their best.
- Monitor and assess student progress, adapting instructional strategies as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
To be suitable for this role, you shall need to display 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.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Raya Sara, Associate Principal, on 0417 271 896 or emailing Raya.Sara@education.wa.edu.au.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Complete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to four (4) page’s, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH916253
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 9 September 2024
