This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025.
Our students enjoy a positive and supportive learning environment responsive to their abilities and learning styles. We believe in an educational experience that promotes Tolerance, Honesty, Excellence, Respect and Responsibility where every child is encouraged to display effort and integrity.
Our experienced staff encourage our students to imagine the possibilities, create opportunities and achieve their dreams in a safe learning environment. We work together with our community to develop in our students, a life-long love of learning to give them the tools to thrive in their lives after school. We have high expectations of staff and students, cultivating excellence in teaching through evidenced-based practices, a continuous cycle of improvement and a positive, culturally inclusive learning environment.
Find out more about our school by visiting govo.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The school offers a wide range of courses across the Visual Arts that includes Specialist Arts media, Photography, Certificate II in Creative Industries and Media.
The successful applicant will ideally be a highly motivated educator with the ability to provide quality teaching in the Visual Arts curriculum area and work effectively as part of a dedicated team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with students and staff to prepare and present exhibitions throughout the school year, participate in competitions and projects that showcase student work across all Visual Arts courses. The successful applicant should be flexible, innovative, and have a passion for their curriculum area and have a knowledge and experience of instructional strategies to effectively engage students in the learning process. Additionally, you should create a supportive and positive classroom environment, with proven skills in behaviour management and evidence-based pedagogy.
We place high value on your strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, anticipating your active contribution to shaping and promoting the school's values, ethos, and priorities throughout the entire school community.
We have recently begun a formal program for aspiring leaders which includes being allocated a mentor and doing formal shadowing of that mentor throughout the school year. Teachers who aspire to leadership positions are encouraged to apply.
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 Lee Barclay, Deputy Principal on (08) 6274 0300 or lee.barclay@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Lee Barclay on 0433 901 805.
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 five (5) 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/TCH920776
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
Please note that Jobs WA will be unavailable from 5pm on Friday 27 September to 10pm on Sunday 29 September 2024 (AWST) due to scheduled maintenance. Applicants will not be able to submit job applications over the maintenance period.
