This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Our vision for Southern River College is to develop confident and active global citizens by creating opportunities for all students Years 7 to 12 as they progress through their educational pathways. Our College promotes academic excellence and vocational aspirations for our students, celebrates their diversity and fosters their ambitions. The College has an array of programs and initiatives, making a real difference to many students and their future aspirations. With a growing school population the educational offerings continue to grow and expand
Our RIVER Way informs our vision and ethos. We use research and data to inform our practice so we can learn and grow together. High impact teaching strategies support our focus on excellence in teaching and learning. Visible learning enhances our capacity to understand our effectiveness and our progress. We engage our community to create real opportunities for our students. The Wellbeing Centre uses growth mindset to support all our students. Our ‘why’ informs our practice, our actions, and the purpose of our vision as we seek to a shared sense of belonging where everyone is inspired and empowered to reach their full potential.
Further information about Southern River College can be found by visiting https://www.southernrivercollege.wa.edu.au/ or Schools Online
The Role
Southern River College is seeking to appoint a permanent Health and Physical Education Teacher. The successful applicant should possess a commitment to excellence, use a range of pedagogies and establish and maintain a positive classroom learning environment. They should be flexible and adaptive teachers, able to apply the strategies of differentiated instruction and explicit teaching.
We are seeking a teacher who is innovative and highly motivated, with the ability to provide quality teaching in the Health and Physical Education curriculum area. The successful applicant should have a passion for their curriculum area and a deep understanding of instructional strategies to effectively engage students in the learning process of differentiation.
Furthermore, the successful candidate will ideally exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching and engage in regular self-reflection and improvement working collaboratively with peers. They should possess high standards of professionalism and embrace opportunities for collaboration within the school community.
The successful applicant will also be adaptive to teach in other Learning Areas as the need arises, dependant on area of expertise. Southern River College continues to be a school of choice with a growing multiculturalism trend.
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 Frank Di Filippo, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9391 6500 or emailing Frank.difilppo@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 three (3) 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/TCH916728
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 Thursday, 10 October 2024
