We are seeking to establish a pool of Health and Physical Education Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
Balga Senior High School (SHS) is seeking a highly motivated and effective Physical Education Teacher to join their team. Balga SHS values and prioritises student relationships and mutual respect. The ability to build and maintain positive learning environments where students flourish is important for our students' success. Applicants will ideally have demonstrated effective classroom management skills.
Balga SHS, an Independent Public School, is a unique secondary school in Western Australia. Identified as a Distinctive School and a finalist in WA Premier’s Excellence in Aboriginal Education, the school enrols students in a diverse range of specialist programs. These programs have been established specifically to cater for students who, because of their life circumstances, are at considerable educational risk. With a strong focus on the wellbeing of each student, the school specialises in intensive teaching for literacy and numeracy; is culturally diverse and aware of students’ cultural needs; offers a supportive learning environment; and assists students with personal development.
Balga SHS has adopted the Berry Street Education Model (BSEM). The BSEM is a Trauma-Informed Positive Education (TIPE) initiative (Brunzell and Norrish, 2021), a strength-based approach designed to inform and guide teacher practice and student learning, engagement, and psychosocial functioning. By integrating clinical, educational and welfare approaches and perspectives, the BSEM aims to expand the possibilities of teaching and learning within schools to address the needs of vulnerable and at-risk students who have experienced various forms of trauma.
Balga SHS prides itself on its diverse multicultural environment with the vast number of our student population representing over 45 nations. To support student development and needs the school has the following programs in place:
Intensive English Centre (IEC): Students are Humanitarian Entrance (mainly refugees or asylum seekers) or migrants. Many have had no prior schooling in any language – entering education for the first time as teenagers.
Working across the school, the Learning Support Program caters for identified students across all year levels. Students have Individual Education Support Plans (IESP) encompassing educational, social and behavioural objectives.
The Middle School Program (Years 7 – 10) includes a combination of local area students; Intensive English Centre graduates (primary and secondary); and students engaged in the Wadjak Educational Sports Program. The Middle School also has diverse educational offerings ranging from the more traditional Western Australian Curriculum classes through to specialised streamed classes for students with significant learning needs. The Wadjak Education Program seeks to enrich the educational experiences and outcomes of Aboriginal Students in the North Metropolitan Region as the conduit to engagement and achievement.
The Senior School Program caters for students in Years 11 to 12; most of whom have completed programs in Middle School, Learning Support, or the IEC. Students can engage in a range of learning programs including Australian Tertiary Admission Ranks (ATAR), General, Foundation and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses leading to Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) achievement. Other Senior School flexibilities include the ability to complete senior schooling over three years, part time attendance for some students (such as young parents) and a direct entry University Preparation Course offered in partnership with Edith Cowan University.
Balga SHS is also a member of the New North Education Initiative (NNEI), a collaborative partnership between Dianella Secondary College, Balga, Eastern Hills, Girrawheen, and Morley Senior High Schools. Through the partnership, students have access to a wider breadth of senior school curriculum choices with specialist teachers. Students remain attached to their home school campus and attend a host school for a selected course.
Find out more about our school by visiting Balga SHS or Schools Online
The Role
Suitable applicants will ideally be dedicated, highly competent, and enthusiastic Physical Education teachers with excellent interpersonal skills. Our school embraces our core values of ‘Learning, Respect, Safety and Responsibility’ and we are looking for teachers who will promote these core values. Balga SHS prides itself on its collegiality and support; staff can expect a range of development opportunities to help them reach their professional goals.
Suitable applicants should have the knowledge and skills necessary to apply a range of high impact engaging teaching strategies and develop a positive classroom learning environment. Our teachers are dedicated and intrinsically motivated educators who can develop and differentiate high quality teaching and learning programs, to meet the needs of our students. Applicants will ideally provide excellence in creating and maintaining a supportive and safe learning environment and provide educational opportunities and activities which enable students to achieve their highest potential. Flexibility and willingness to work collaboratively are important attributes.
Similarly, suitable applicants will ideally be able to teach students of varying ability levels across Year 7 to 12 in a highly engaging manner, be highly motivated, possess data literacy skills and monitoring processes, and be student and relationship focused. Suitable applicants should possess the professional knowledge, understanding and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school Physical Education curriculum.
Suitable applicants should support the implementation of the school’s business plan, work and teach in a team environment, be committed to whole school approaches and initiatives, and have a strong evidence-based approach to teaching. As part of their standard practice, teachers should embrace opportunities to reflect on and assess the effectiveness of their teaching practices using a variety of methods available within the school. We are seeking teachers that will have a growth mindset and a desire for continuous improvement.
Finally, suitable applicants should place high emphasis on parent partnerships and desires to communicate with parents regularly throughout the year. We are seeking highly organised people who have good communication skills, are solution focussed and want to contribute to the entire 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 Rosemary Evans, Associate Principal on 08 9247 0222 or rosemary.evans@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 (2) work-related referees, with one (1) 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 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/TCH923546
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 29 October 2024
