Lesmurdie Senior High School (SHS) is nestled in the beautiful Perth Hills, surrounded by the natural environment. The Languages Learning Team has its own classrooms, break out areas, an Italian Language Assistant three days a week, and is supported by the school community. Italian is the only language subject offered at the school and there are close working relationships with intake primary schools in the area who also offer Italian, making this partnership a uniquely functional, progressive, and educational environment with a long language learning pathway for students and staff through the Bibbulmun Network.
Lesmurdie SHS has an established reputation where all students are motivated to achieve excellence in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours. Our students are friendly, confident and successful and our teaching and support staff provide a distinctive, comprehensive education with strong academic and vocational pathways assisted by effective pastoral care programs.
Find out more about our school by visiting lesmurdie.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Lesmurdie SHS is seeking to appoint a passionate, competent, and motivated Languages (Italian) teacher who is receptive to change and caters for the learning styles of twenty first century students. In addition, we are seeking a teacher who will ideally engage with students in the Italian language, applying contemporary understandings of best practice around second language acquisition. You will ideally work collaboratively in a small team environment, with all members of the school and, with a wider community to provide quality educational experiences through promoting the school’s vision and strategic directions. You should be reflective in assessing the effectiveness of your teaching practice and able to cultivate a safe and accountable learning environment, underpinning our core values, Curiosity, Aspiration, Respect and Environment (CARE).
With expectations and a strong commitment to excellence, suitable applicants should display a willingness and ability to effectively teach students from Years 7 to 10 WAC: Languages P to 10 syllabuses. The timetable will allow for preferences, if the successful applicant would like to teach Years 9 WAC: Languages P to 10 syllabus or 10 Curriculum Framework syllabus. In Years 11 and 12, students are enrolled in Certificate II and Certificate III Applied Language: Italian, this usually requires a Certificate IV in Teaching and Assessment, however this is not required for this appointment. Detailed knowledge of the West Australian Curriculum: Languages, is desirable. All Languages teachers have a role in leading curriculum planning in the learning area, as well as promoting language learning across the school community.
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 Kerry Chipchase, Principal, on 0429 103 500 or emailing kerry.chipchase@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Kerry Chipchase on 0429 103 500
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
- Compete 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) 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/TCH920188
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 8 October 2024
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