This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Fremantle College embraces high expectations in behaviour and academic achievement to build and maintain a reputation for strong results for secondary students from Years 7 to 12. Focusing on positive education, along with our values of Curiosity, Enthusiasm for Learning, Kindness, Perseverance, and Leadership, will ensure the wellbeing of our students and staff. Your positive behavioural support of students will ensure they are encouraged to excel and flourish in a caring and friendly environment.
At Fremantle College we are committed to fostering student’s enthusiasm for learning and developing their curiosity and leadership. Our high expectations for academic achievement, together with our vibrant, inclusive and supportive learning environment, ensures students receive an outstanding education.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.fremantlecollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Fremantle College is seeking a dedicated, highly competent and enthusiastic English Teacher to join our innovative team. With a growing student population at Fremantle College, this process may be used to fill more than one vacancy.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience in the delivery of Schools Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA), WA Certificate of Education (WACE) courses and Western Australian Curriculum to help our students achieve outstanding results. The ability to teach and have experience in the delivery of Senior School Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) English would be highly regarded while experience with English as an additional language or dialect (EALD) and Literacy Support would be advantageous.
The successful applicant will ideally have the professional knowledge, understandings and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school English curriculum within the school context. You should have a firm belief that all students can reach their potential to achieve their highest educational outcomes.
The college’s vision is to provide a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that delivers excellence in education. Every teacher has a role in implementing this vision – which is aligned to our ethos and strategic plan, encompassing strong and respectful relationships and effective curriculum delivery.
The successful applicant should have excellent interpersonal skills and be committed to promoting and fostering high levels of student engagement and academic and personal achievement in a supportive environment where success is celebrated. Working collaboratively across teams you should implement whole school policies, processes and procedures, embedding a culture of professionalism, and collegial trust with staff and ongoing improvement for our students.
Fremantle College embraces high expectations in behaviour and academic achievement to build and maintain a reputation for strong results for secondary students from Years 7 to 12. Focusing on positive education, along with our values of Curiosity, Enthusiasm for Learning, Kindness, Perseverance, and Leadership, will ensure the wellbeing of our students and staff. Ideally, your positive behavioural support of students will ensure they are encouraged to excel and flourish in a caring and friendly environment.
At Fremantle College our aim is to unlock and fulfil every student's learning potential. The college's Excellence in Teaching and Learning Framework and Tiers of Intervention Model are embedded in all classrooms. Differentiation practices support students' academic achievement and engagement through the explicit tailoring of experiences to meet the needs of each individual student. Support programs and structures have been designed to work in tandem with our mainstream curriculum, providing specialised and targeted interventions for students in need.
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 Kelly Crock, Head of Department - English, by telephoning (08) 9338 8900 or emailing kelly.crock@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
- 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/TCH922567
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, 21 October 2024
