This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency.
Carine Senior High School (SHS) is an Independent Public School and school of choice in the northern suburbs of Perth. Our school became an Independent Public School in 2015 and has since been leading academic performance from years 7-12 through the recruitment and development of highly effective program coordinators, teachers and support staff. Our vision is to seek excellence in education. We do this through individualised student pathways, which are consistently reviewed and adapted to ensure the best possible outcomes for all students. The school plans and consults with families, universities and vocational training facilitators to help students achieve their best possible results for their futures.
Find out more about our school by visiting carinehs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Carine SHS is seeking a highly professional, passionate, and innovative Visual Arts Teacher to join our team, the successful applicant will ideally do the following:
- Deliver engaging and effective Visual Arts lessons across various year levels, including upper school Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and General Visual Arts courses.
- Inspire students to explore their creativity, develop their artistic skills, and express themselves through various art forms.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop, review, and refine the Visual Arts curriculum, ensuring it remains dynamic, relevant, and challenging.
- Encourage students to participate in exhibitions, competitions, and other opportunities to showcase their work.
- Foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive and express their creativity.
What We’re Looking for: A passionate educator who ideally:
- Has a strong background in visual arts education, with experience in delivering a diverse range of art programs across different media.
- Commits to fostering strong relationships with students and promoting a love for the arts.
- Displays enthusiasm, innovation, and is capable of engaging students across a diverse range of abilities.
- Has high expectations for all students and a commitment to creating purposeful, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences.
- Has the ability to be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and is dedicated to contributing to a strong professional learning community. This selection process will be used to fill vacancies for the 2025 school year. Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for other similar vacancies throughout the year.
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 James Lorimer, Associate Principal, on 0438 850 330 or emailing James.Lorimer2@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) pages, 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/TCH916940
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 Tuesday, 10 September 2024
