This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025
Situated just under 30 kilometres south of Perth, Armadale Senior High School (SHS) is a proud Independent Public School that services a diverse student population. The school offers highly enriched pathways for students depending on their skills, needs and interests. This includes the ‘Aspire’ academic extension program, as well as Department of Education-endorsed Specialist Programs in the Visual Arts & Technologies. The school is proud to host a range of Vocational Education & Training (VET) courses with direct links to the workforce, including access to hands-on, industry-level training in the hospitality, automotive and engineering sectors.
All staff at Armadale SHS contribute towards a culture of positive teaching and learning - empowering students to ‘aspire, strive and achieve’ in all areas of performance and academic achievement. Our innovative and well-resourced facilities include a trade-training (pre-vocational) centre, large sports hall complex, specialist science laboratories and a commercial kitchen/industrial hospitality centre. The school is fully networked with many computer labs and digital devices available throughout all learning areas. Students are encouraged to perform to their highest standard across all areas; and are supported in pastoral care areas by our dedicated Student Services team.
Find out more about our school by visiting ashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
Working within the Quantitative Sciences learning area, the successful applicant will ideally be highly motivated and passionate about working with students. Using key instructional strategies and differentiation strategies, the Teacher - Science will be responsible for delivering the school’s science program in line with the WA Curriculum.
The successful applicant should be able to cater to differing learning styles and will also possess the necessary teaching and learning strategies used to engage and motivate all students.
Teachers at Armadale SHS strive to achieve educational outcomes that drive student success. They are passionate about working with all students, irrespective of their academic standing. To do so, they are highly collaborative in working with colleagues and are highly committed to their own ongoing professional growth. Further, our teachers are reflective in their work, assessing the effectiveness of their teaching practice on a regular basis.
Applicants who have the skills to build positive, caring relationships with students are encouraged to apply for this position.
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 Steven Wolfenden, Deputy Principal on (08) 9497 6400 or by emailing steven.wolfenden@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 work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
- A statement 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 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/TCH926328
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 Tuesday, 29 October 2024
