This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension and/or permanency.
Perth Modern School is Western Australia's only fully academically selective school for gifted students in Years 7 to 12. Centrally located in Subiaco, the school provides a differentiated and compacted curriculum that develops the individual skills and abilities of academically gifted students. Professional, enthusiastic, merit selected staff provide a broad range of subjects and activities tailored to the special needs of gifted students. Our teachers' deep subject knowledge and passion for their vocation ensures that Perth Modern School students are continually engaged and challenged. Free onsite parking provided for staff.
Find out more about our school by visiting perthmodern.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
The successful applicant shall be joining a progressive and enthusiastic team of teachers who are engaged in implementing a whole school gifted and talented approach to the educational programs offered in the school. The successful applicant should ideally extend and challenge our highly able students through in-class and co-curricular activities. Capacity to teacher Year 11 and 12 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) Computer Science is desirable. Teachers shall also be involved in our Advocacy program, supporting the social and emotional needs of gifted learners.
As a teacher at Perth Modern School, you should be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, innovative and able to work effectively in a team environment, as well as display an engaging and energetic teaching style. You should ideally reflect and assess the effectiveness of teaching practice, promote an environment of active and positive learning, and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential.
The successful applicant should ideally be a team player and should be dedicated to enabling all students to achieve high level outcomes. You should be involved in co-curricula activities and ideally be committed to student wellness with a track record of educational outcomes within your learning area.
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 Robyn Verboon, Vice Principal on (08) 9392 6855 or Robyn.Verboon@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Robyn Verboon on 0408 955 259.
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 (2) 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/TCH920598
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, 14 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.
