We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher - Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
This pool is advertised concurrently with a permanent full-time position for a History and/or Politics and Law teacher (IPS/TCH929011) at Ballajura Community College (BCC). Applicants are encouraged to apply for either or both opportunities if desired.
BCC is one of the largest providers of the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) courses in the North East Metropolitan Region. Our College provides a high quality educational experience for all students and has remained committed to providing a range of flexible programs catering for all student interests, needs and abilities.
Our College's flexibility in curriculum provision, our vibrant engaging environment, and our focus on learning and teaching, provides our students with the opportunity to achieve excellent educational outcomes and the skills to move into further education and training or directly into the workplace.
A Department of Education endorsed specialist program for Advanced Curriculum Enrichment (ACE) operates through Years 7 to 10, promoting higher level thinking skills and academic achievement in Mathematics, English, Science and HASS. This provides a solid foundation for students entering our highly successful university pathway.
Find out more about our school by visiting bcc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
We are looking for expert, passionate HASS teachers with a commitment to excellence in teaching in their learning area. Ideally the suitable applicants will have professional knowledge, understandings and experience to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school curriculum and have proven success to achieving exceptional educational outcomes for all students. We are looking for applicants with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
These skills should see you negotiate effectively and build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels including colleagues and parents/caregivers. Applicants should be flexible and work collaboratively with staff and students to provide an engaging and relevant learning environment to inspire and motivate students to learn.
Suitable HASS applicants should provide a learning environment that is engaging, challenging, and caring, and cater for the range of needs which will see all students making progress. You should have high expectations and truly believe that all children can learn and be successful and should pursue excellence in their teaching. You will ideally be committed to putting students first in your decision-making and undertake the hard work that is inherent in delivering a motivating and quality educational program. You should believe explicit, evidence-based teaching practices lead to successful students and high standards of achievement.
BBC is one of the largest providers of the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) courses in the North East Metropolitan Region. Our College provides a high quality educational experience for all students and has remained committed to providing a range of flexible programs catering for all student interests, needs and abilities.
Our College's flexibility in curriculum provision, our vibrant engaging environment, and our focus on learning and teaching, provides our students with the opportunity to achieve excellent educational outcomes and the skills to move into further education and training or directly into the workplace.
A Department of Education endorsed specialist program for Advanced Curriculum Enrichment (ACE) operates through Years 7 to 10, promoting higher level thinking skills and academic achievement in Mathematics, English, Science and HASS. This provides a solid foundation for students entering our highly successful university pathway.
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 Barry Smith, Deputy Principal on (08) 9262 7777 or emailing barry.smith@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/TCH929015
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Tuesday, 12 November 2024
